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flooded mines
Coverage of flooded mines in the Nexus archive.
- From coal to cabernet: the wine seller using a flooded mine to cut heating bills
Lanchester Wines in north-east England uses heat from a disused coalmine to maintain wine storage temperatures, preventing freezing or spoilage. The company has done this for eight winters, and with 23,000 flooded mines in the UK, there's potential for broader adoption.