Abandoned coal mines across the UK could be brought back to life as huge underground farms, according to academics.

Originally shared by Judah Richardson

Abandoned coal mines across the UK could be brought back to life as huge underground farms, according to academics.

Mine shafts and tunnels are seen as “the perfect environment” for growing food such as vegetables and herbs.

The initiative is seen as a way of providing large-scale crop production for a growing global population.

Advocates say subterranean farms could yield up to ten times as much as farms above ground.

https://www.bbc.com/news/uk-wales-46221656

6 thoughts on “Abandoned coal mines across the UK could be brought back to life as huge underground farms, according to academics.

Leave a Reply

Your email address will not be published. Required fields are marked *

Subscribe without commenting