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Welcome to the latest episode of Rocks for Jocks! Today, we jump into the fascinating earth science discoveries I learned about during my trip to Iceland. I discuss Iceland's position on the mid-Atlantic Ridge, witness the breathtaking sights of a national park, and discover how magma, hot springs, and geysers interplay to create stunning natural features. Listen here!

00:00 Introduction and Iceland Trip Overview

01:43 Exploring Iceland's Tectonic Activity

03:23 The Formation of Iceland's Landscapes

06:13 Geysers and Their Mechanisms

09:17 Conclusion and Upcoming Topics

In this episode, I interview Rob Baxter, CEO and founder of CBC Wind Energy. We talk about the mechanical resilience, environmental impacts, and minimal infrastructure of CBC’s wind turbines, which are especially useful in disaster relief areas. Rob also shares insights on the broader role of renewables in diversified energy portfolios and offers advice for entrepreneurs in the energy space.

01:18 Innovative turbine designs

06:58 Cost and Efficiency of CBC's turbines

12:26 Optimal and extreme conditions

20:00 Environmental impacts & challenges

28:06 Advice for renewable energy entrepreneurs