Power To The People
45:01 Min
Japanese towns tap on hot springs for geothermal power to supplement the energy shortage. However, onsen operators resist because of the potential for power plants to compete for the same resources.
Power To The People
Power To The People - Geothermal Energy
14 Jun 2024 10:00pm
Japanese towns tap on hot springs for geothermal power to supplement the energy shortage. However, onsen operators resist because of the potential for power plants to compete for the same resources.
Power To The People
About the show:
As the world grapples with climate change, more and more countries in Asia are looking for ways to transition to clean energy. Bioenergy and geothermal are alternatives to supplement traditional power supplies. However, not all efforts are welcomed on the ground. From wind turbines pushing land prices up, to the fear of nuclear disaster and long-term environmental damage from biomass power plants, authorities and businesses face challenges from local communities.