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Flooded and forgotten: How Europe's disused coal mines are successfully being used to heat our homes

Discover the untapped potential of Europe's disused coal mines in providing sustainable heating solutions. In a world striving for renewable energy, these forgotten spaces offer a unique opportunity. The article on Euronews explores how repurposing coal mines for geothermal energy can revolutionize the way we heat our homes, reduce carbon emissions, and transform old liabilities into assets. It's a powerful example of innovation meeting environmental responsibility. 

With an estimated 2 billion cubic metres of warm water - more than a quarter of the volume of Loch Ness - geologists believe that Britain’s mine shafts hold one of the biggest underused sources of clean energy.

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coal mines, sustainability, renewable energy, geothermal, carbon emissions, repurpose, innovation, environmental responsibility, english, highlight

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