Scientists launch $500 million effort to harness near-limitless energy under our feet: 'A significant step forward'

Scientists launch $500 million effort to harness near-limitless energy under our feet: 'A significant step forward'

Indonesia and Japan announced the financial closing of a monumental $500 million project that will add a second unit to the Muara Laboh geothermal plant in West Sumatra, Indonesia, according to the Indonesia Business Post. Former Japanese Prime Minister Fumio Kishida, who serves as special envoy for the current prime minister, met with Indonesian President Prabowo Subianto. Together, they sealed the deal and accentuated the strength of the natio…