Fracking for Geothermal Energy – Reality or Pipe Dream?

We recently spotted an article in the Wall Street Journal about the prospect of combining horizontal drilling and hydraulic fracturing (collectively called "fracking") with geothermal energy. The article claims fracking could be used to generate energy with "no carbon emissions." Green nirvana! At last!! But is this really possible? Is it actually economical? Let's take a closer look.

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