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Homebuyer eyeing 2007 geothermal HVAC warned to consult a specialist, or risk a $20,000 shock
3+ day, 7+ hour ago (643+ words) Geothermal systems can be attractive because they tap stable underground temperatures instead of relying on outdoor air. Buying a home with unfamiliar heating equipment can feel like inheriting a mystery. One buyer considering purchasing a 2007 house with original geothermal HVAC…...
Global average sea surface temperatures just hit a record 70F, and the timing has scientists worried
1+ week, 1+ day ago (517+ words) "The number of marine heatwave days globally has more than tripled since the early 1990s." The planet's oceans have crossed a troubling threshold. Daily global average sea surface temperatures reached 70 degrees Fahrenheit (21.1 degrees Celsius), the highest reading on record. Scientists are…...
Indiana's Notre Dame adds basement geothermal plant to overhaul 100-year-old heating system
1+ week, 5+ day ago (353+ words) Notre Dame is tapping energy from below the surface as it adds a third geothermal heating plant beneath Walsh Family Hall of Architecture to upgrade its system and reduce its carbon footprint on campus. WSBT reported this new plant is…...