"It is now becoming clear to the public, local authorities, the geothermal industry and regulatory agencies that deep geothermal systems carry a small risk — as do most technologies in the energy sector. Dams can break, nuclear power plants may fail, carbon dioxide released from the oil and gas contributes to global warming, and EGS projects can create damage through induced earthquakes. The open question is whether or not society is able to find ways to balance and accept these risks. A well-informed discussion is needed to find out."