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River And Ocean Currents Could Be Harnessed For Renewable Energy

River and ocean currents are predictable and ever-present, unlike wind and solar. Here's how they could be use as a renewable energy resource.

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Nature and BiodiversityClimate Action and Waste Reduction Energy Transition
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