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Iceland magma geothermal project may revive giant UK power cable link

Iceland magma geothermal project may revive giant UK power cable link

Magma geothermal well can produce 5 to 10 times more energy compared to conventional geothermal Magma from deep beneath the earth may hold the key to generating up to 10 times more energy than from a conventional geothermal well, according to Icelandic and international researchers. The $100 million Krafla Magma Testbed project is being coordinated […]

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Reykjavik unveils plan to limit urban sprawl to become carbon neutral by 2040

Reykjavik unveils plan to limit urban sprawl to become carbon neutral by 2040

Reykjavik mayor says cities can react quickly and are more progressive than world’s governments By Tom Gardner LONDON, Sept 12 (Thomson Reuters Foundation) – The Icelandic capital of Reykjavik is aiming to become carbon neutral by 2040 by imposing strict limits on urban sprawl and improving the efficiency of public transport, according to a plan unveiled […]

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