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956 America's Abandoned Coal Mines Could Become Massive Underground Batteries

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SlashGear · 03/16/2026 14:45 EDT

America's Abandoned Coal Mines Could Become Massive Underground Batteries

What if the remnants of America's coal boom could power the renewable future? Research suggests that abandoned mines may hide an unexpected energy solution.

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