Iceland’s Geothermal University

Fellows Fall 2007

By Libby Casey

June 01, 2009

Aired on PRI/BBC/WGBH's "The World"

Graduating class of the United Nations University Geothermal Training Programme (UNU-GTP) in Reykjavik.

Photo by Libby Casey

Graduating class of the United Nations University Geothermal Training Programme (UNU-GTP) in Reykjavik.

Iceland is a leader when it comes to tapping the energy potential of underground hot springs and steam. The United Nations wants other to learn how it's done. So it's set up a research center in Iceland for experts from developing nations to study geothermal energy.

Libby Casey from member station KUAC reports.