Germany plans to build 60,000 new wind turbines — in forests, in the foothills of the Alps and even in protected environmental areas. But local residents are up in arms, costs are skyrocketing and Germany’s determination to phase out nuclear power is in danger. The German village of Husarenhof, just Read more
A week ago meteorologist Dr. Karsten Brandt published an analysis of precipitation in Central Europe, particularly Germany. His article was titled: “More heavy rains?” In it Brandt asks: “How frequent are such events and are they increasing?” In his article Brandt analyzes data to see if weather extremes, especially in Read more
A million pounds has been pumped into Perthshire’s rural economy through grants from two Highland wind farms. Perth-based power firm SSE’s Griffin and Calliachar wind farm community fund recently passed the million pound milestone for cash given to local projects. Aberfeldy, Dull and Weem, Dunkeld and Birnam, Kenmore and District, Read more
Dalmellington Community Council have urged locals to rally round and hammer a final nail in the coffin of a controversial wind farm. Back in January, council chiefs received rapturous applause when they rejected the proposal by Infinis to build eight massive wind turbines close to the Chalmerston opencast site. They Read more
Residents in a village in Cumbria are claiming a nearby windfarm is causing flooding and drying up natural water supplies. Pete Johnston’s home in Gilcrux, has been flooded since the Tallentire windfarm was built and he believes the concrete and roadways which replaced the farmland are preventing water being absorbed Read more