Words by Abi Scaife
The Eden Project has just made a huge stride for renewables in the UK, bringing geothermal energy to the country for the first time in 37 years.
Keep going!
Based in Cornwall, the Eden Project is an educational charity and global movement, focused on harmonising the relationship between humans and nature. This week, they have made history by setting up a geothermal energy system.
What is geothermal energy?
Geothermal energy is basically heat that originates from the Earth’s core - meaning we aren’t having to burn or destroy anything to create it. Like solar, wind, water and others, it is a renewable energy source - one that will go on indefinitely, unlike those powered by fossil fuels.
Why is this important?
This is the UK’s first operating deep geothermal heating plant since 1986 - it will be used to supply heat to the Eden Project and its state-of-the-art plant nurseries. In this weather, you might wonder why anyone would want more heat - but the Eden Project cares for many plants that benefit from a warmer climate.
Hopefully, the success of this project will demonstrate to other organisations that geothermal heat is a positive and viable option for heat and energy.
To learn more about the Eden Project, you can visit their website.
Charity check-in
At Smiley Movement, we like to elevate the work of charities across the world. Here are three charities whose causes align with the themes in this article.
Every Can Counts. This is a not-for-profit recycling programme, encouraging people to recycle more often, to protect our planet. Support them here.
Trees For Cities. They are working to plant more trees within large metropolitan areas, for the betterment of people and planet. Support them here.
The Woodland Trust. This is the UK’s largest woodland conservation charity, concerned with the creation, protection, and restoration of native woodland heritage. Support them here.
This article aligns with the UN SDGs Climate Action and Industry, Innovation and Infrastructure.
