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A former coal mining village in British Columbia is turning its abandoned underground tunnels into a geothermal heating and cooling system. The project could provide affordable, zero-emission energy while transforming the town's industrial past into a sustainable future.
As South Africa phases out coal by 2050, researchers have found a way to transform old mines and power plants into renewable energy centers and agricultural training grounds. This breakthrough could save over 100,000 jobs while cleaning up the environment.
Two nations that control most of the world's coal exports are considering a treaty that would protect both the climate and mining jobs. By agreeing to stop approving new coal mines, they could help stabilize the energy transition while boosting local economies.
Scientists are turning toxic orange streams flowing from abandoned coal mines into a source of rare earth metals vital for smartphones, wind turbines, and military equipment. The breakthrough could clean up 13,700 miles of contaminated waterways while securing America's clean energy supply chain.