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How Historic Coal Mines Are Being Reborn to Warm British Homes with Clean Energy

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How Historic Coal Mines Are Being Reborn to Warm British Homes with Clean Energy

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The town of Gateshead is pioneering a sustainable future by repurposing its historic, flooded underground coal mines into a source of clean geothermal energy. This innovative transition honors the region's industrial heritage while providing low-carbon heating to local residents and businesses.

The town of Gateshead is pioneering a sustainable future by repurposing its historic, flooded underground coal mines into a source of clean geothermal energy. This innovative transition honors the region’s industrial heritage while providing low-carbon heating to local residents and businesses.

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