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Tidal power

Ship with underwater turbine

Scotland launches the world’s largest tidal power project

Environment

Humanity has been trying to harness the power of the ocean for centuries, with little success. A new venture off the northern coast of Scotland is trying to change that.

Harnessing tides for electricity

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Turning On Tidal Power

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High Tide for Tidal Power?

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Riding the Tide

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