Geothermal Research Included Among New US Federal Conservation Measures

Renewable Energy World: President Barack Obama announced new federal conservation measures Wednesday at Lake Tahoe as he seeks to emphasize global efforts to fight climate change ahead of the Group of 20 summit in China.

The White House said the federal government would spend $29.5 million to help prevent wildfires near the lake, along the border of California and Nevada; ramp up efforts to recruit private philanthropic donations; and provide $29 million in funding for geothermal research.

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