GNS Scientist wants greenhouse grower to consider geothermal Heat

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RNS talks to GNS Science Modeler John Burnell

Click on this link to listen to interview:

https://www.rnz.co.nz/national/programmes/ninetonoon/audio/2018932622/gns-scientist-wants-greenhouse-growers-to-consider-geothermal-heat

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