United Kingdom, Scotland:

Abandoned Glasgow Mines Could Provide 40% of City Heat (BBC News)

Saint Andrew's Cross or the Saltire, is the

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Almost 40% of Glasgow's heat could be provided by tapping into waters from abandoned mines underneath the city, according to the British Geological Survey (BGS).

The BGS is working with Glasgow City Council to identify which areas of the city could supply geothermal energy.

They believe this new source of energy could help Glasgow meet government targets to lower carbon emissions.

The city is aiming to provide 11% of heat from renewable sources by 2020.

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