Andrew Keddie Councillors have called on the Scottish Government to amend planning policies which, they fear, could result in a further proliferation of wind farms at unsuitable sites in the Borders. Even SNP members, who dominate the ruling administration on Scottish Borders Council, have backed the call for Scotland’s planning Read more
A wind farm development near the Cheviot Hills which attracted more than 1,000 objections has been thrown out by council officials. The planning department’s decision on Tuesday ends a four-year battle led by campaign group Protect Your Cheviots to stop Whitton Wind Farm project near Morebattle going ahead. Initially, applicants Read more
By Kaye Nicolson CAMPAIGNERS in Moray and the north-east have hit out after it emerged that a revolutionary new radar system could lead to more wind turbines being built. The technology has passed tests that proved its ability to detect the difference between aircraft and turbine blades. Existing systems are Read more
GREEN campaigners have welcomed the successful testing of a radar system which could resolve safety concerns over installing wind turbines near airports. The technology was tested at a wind farm near Prestwick Airport in Ayrshire last week which proved its ability to detect the difference between aircraft and the movement Read more
The group representing pilots who provide aerial support during bushfires wants an investigation into whether wind turbines affect fire-fighting. The Aerial Agricultural Association of Australia has written to the Federal Government with concerns about the turbines. Chief executive Phil Hurst says the main concern is whether they create a turbulence Read more
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THE owners of Grangemouth petrochemicals refinery are in talks with the Scottish and Westminster governments over a £150 million plan to pioneer importing US shale gas into the site to safeguard 100 jobs and a £1 billion revenue stream. Ineos, which owns the chemicals part of Grangemouth, has been lobbying Read more
Tory MP John Hayes was fired as Energy Minister for secretly plotting to persuade an electricity boss to challenge Government policy. Climate change sceptic Mr Hayes had asked the head of power giants E.on to warn of blackouts unless the Coalition watered down its green crusade and made a U-turn Read more