Geothermal power in parks: Pipe dream or reality? (Japan News)
From the lush primeval landscapes of Hokkaido to the breathtaking mountains of the Tohoku region, industry officials are calling for relaxed geothermal power restrictions in national and quasi-national parks amid a heated debate over the pros and cons.
On one hand, there’s the environmental damage to ecosystems and the depletion of hot spring reservoirs to consider. On the other, the government’s argument that geothermal power is an effective solution to global warming.
What’s the best way to move forward with geothermal power with an eye to environmental conservation? The Environment Ministry is aiming to work out a set of guidelines by July. Read more....
