A new tidal energy project just hit a major milestone in Scotland

Jan 31, 2020

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Underwater turbines will generate energy and help to preserve Scotland's natural beauty. Image: Unsplash/Daniil Vnoutchkov

Charlotte Edmond

Senior Writer, Forum Agenda

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