Geothermal energy set to power Africa's Rift Valley

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UN claims 4,000MW of zero carbon energy is ready for harvesting in the crucible of humanity

A huge expansion of geothermal energy is planned in East Africa's Rift Valley after tests to assess the area's suitability for the technology proved hugely sccuessful, the UN Environment Programme announced...

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