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The past winter saw a first for the UK since 1986 – the world-famous Biomes of the Eden Project were heated by deep geothermal energy from a 5-km well located on the Eden Project site and operated by Eden Geothermal Ltd (EGL). Beyond heating the Biomes and the offices, however, geothermal energy was an integral part of the brand-new plant nursery and education facility that has been constructed outside the Biomes.
The geothermal project is expected to save up to 500 tonnes of CO2 per year and take the Eden Project almost entirely off gas, or equivalent to about 227 UK homes. This is a major step in the organization's pathway to achieving net zero and realizing its goal of becoming climate positive by 2030. [...]
Beyond its vast plant production capabilities, Growing Point includes world-class facilities for Eden Project Learning students, apprentices and other learners. These include a state-of-the-art soil science and teaching laboratory created in partnership with Cornwall College and funded by the Shared Prosperity Fund.
Growing Point is also the home of the Eden Project's National Wildflower Centre, and the CHAOS group, a community interest social group that provides a space for those with physical and emotional needs to develop work and social skills in a safe and welcoming space.
Carlo Cariaga, ThinkGeoEnergy, 2024.
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Communication
1-A
Describe the Eden Project and its geothermal initiative.
2-A
How is the importance of climate action presented? What storytelling techniques are used?
3-A
How does the Eden Project promote inclusion?
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Science
1-B
Sum up what the geothermal system is and how it works.
2-B
Why is the project considered climate positive?
3-B
How does the Eden Project ensure its sustainable technologies and green spaces are beneficial to all?
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Communication
Design a social media post.
You are a member of the communications team for the Eden Project. Design a social media post (a visual and a caption) to explain the benefits of the geothermal initiative and encourage people to come and visit!
Science
Record a voice memo.
After visiting the Eden Project, you want to share what you have learnt with your STEM club. Record a voice memo explaining how the geothermal system works and its benefits. Include at least one "fun fact" about the technology.