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Geothermal energy: A new, green lease of life for old coal mines

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Coal mining has long polluted the natural environment, with devastating consequences. But today, could it be a source of renewable energy? Down to Earth travels to the UK where disused, flooded coal mines are now reservoirs of geothermal energy. 

Added on the 13/05/2022 16:24:24 - Copyright : France 24 EN

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