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Ochre from mine water treatment schemes used to treat soil contaminated with arsenic at Mersey Gateway

The British Geological Survey and Coal Authority have released maps that for the first time reveal the extent to which heat is stored in Britain’s abandoned coal mines.

Project cuts pollution in Northumberland
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Work at scheduled monument saves important reminder of industrial past and cuts pollution of the River West Allen.

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Mansfield
Nottinghamshire
NG18 4RG
United Kingdom
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Mansfield
Nottinghamshire
NG18 4RG
United Kingdom
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Nottinghamshire
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