California's Geothermal Conundrum
California's Governor Newsom has vetoed popular legislation that would have promoted geothermal projects in the state.
In the early 2000s, the owners of the Mammoth Pacific geothermal station proposed an expansion near Yosemite National Park, claiming the new wells would have minimal environmental impact.
The potential new wells... had been carefully chosen to reduce or avoid potential environmental impacts.
A study was conducted in 2009 to assess the development's impact on plant life, and with decades of safe operation, the project seemed poised for approval, particularly given the rising demand for electricity and concerns over climate change.
Author's summary: California vetoes geothermal legislation despite growing demand for carbon-free power.
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