Geothermal Energy

Discovered in Larderello, Italy in 1902, this form of energy is produced by the heat of the earth. This heat is gathered primarily in the form of geysers and used to turn turbines, creating energy and electricity. Finding such geysers is simple: by using the same drills the oil industry uses, usable pockets of heat can easily be unearthed. The number one user of geothermal energy is the United States. Geothermal energy does not produce pollution, but this form of energy does have a downside, such as the chance that, during a dig, there is a chance hazardous gases could be released into the atmosphere.