Evening Republican, Volume 23, Number 274, Rensselaer, Jasper County, 16 November 1920 — The Useful Volcano. [ARTICLE]

The Useful Volcano.

The scarcity of coal is stimulating the search for other sources of heat and power. Much has been heard of “white coal” or the ingenious use of water power. In Italy they have hit upon another plan which promises to revolutionise the Industry of the country. There are several places In Italy where the internal heat of the earth comes- so near the surface that It may be tapped. In other words, the volcanoes are being harnessed* to supply power. The tests already carried on ard reported to have proved very successful and the work will doubtless be greatly extended. The heat drawn from the earth Is converted into electric energy which is* transmitted for great distances and employed to run railroads and operate mills. There Is practically an inexhaustible supply of heat or power and It Is believed that the pressing coal problem of Italy will eventually be solved. —Boys’Life. '