Heat capture technology could save UK 10m tonnes of carbon a year, says study

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Heat capture technology on stations such as Kingsnorth would meet 5% of the UK's requirements, say engineers

The UK could save 10m tonnes of carbon dioxide every year if the waste heat from some of the country's biggest power stations was diverted to warm homes and offices, according to a study by engineers....

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