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August 22, 2013

Belford Burn protest takes unusual shape/Berwick Advertiser

Belford residents have highlighted the impact wind turbine construction traffic could have on their village by staging a sizable protest. http://www.berwick-advertiser.co.uk/news/local/all-news/belford-burn-protest-takes-unusual-shape-1-3055350

By SAS Volunteer, 9 years ago

Wind turbines plan for Marshall Meadows Farm/Berwick Advertiser

Plans are being prepared for a pair of 80-metre tall wind turbines on land just south of the border. http://www.berwick-advertiser.co.uk/news/farming/wind-turbines-plan-for-marshall-meadows-farm-1-3055373

By SAS Volunteer, 9 years ago

German Utility Revolts Against Renewable Energy, Threatens To Relocate In Turkey/Forbes

E.ON , Germany’s largest gas, electric and water utilities, has threatened to relocate to Turkey if the continues to prevent the profitability of its nuclear and fossil-fired power plants, according to AFP reports. http://www.forbes.com/sites/williampentland/2013/08/19/german-utility-revolts-against-renewable-energy-threatens-to-relocate-in-turkey/

By SAS Volunteer, 9 years ago

What happens if the lights go out? Channel 4 drama Blackout imagines a post cyber-attack Britain/The Independent

A new drama will use mobile phone footage and amateur actors to show what might happen if the lights went out in Britain. http://www.independent.co.uk/arts-entertainment/tv/news/what-happens-if-the-lights-go-out-channel-4-drama-blackout-imagines-a-post-cyberattack-britain-8779207.html?origin=internalSearch

By SAS Volunteer, 9 years ago

David Cameron has become fracking’s biggest cheerleader/The Guardian

The PM has thrown his support behind shale gas at the expense of the green economy, and investors are taking notice http://www.theguardian.com/environment/2013/aug/21/david-cameron-fracking-green-investors

By SAS Volunteer, 9 years ago

Appeal lodged over Ascog wind turbines/The Buteman

The owner of Ascog Farm on Bute has lodged an appeal against the refusal of a planning application for three wind turbines on his land. http://www.buteman.co.uk/news/local-headlines/appeal-lodged-over-ascog-wind-turbines-1-3056209

By SAS Volunteer, 9 years ago

Another blow for turbine plans – Buchan Observer

Proposals for eight wind turbines at Hill of Braco have been dealt another blow as Scottish Natural Heritage have objected to the plans. The proposed Hill of Braco Wind Farm has been earmarked for development at Moss of Cruden by PNE Wind. The plans were lodged with Aberdeenshire Council earlier Read more…

By SAS Volunteer, 9 years ago

Wind farm decision praised – Galloway Gazette

The RSPB Scotland has welcomed the decision by Dumfries and Galloway Council to refuse permission for a meteorological mast at the site of a proposed wind farm near Sanquhar. The charity says the mast would have posed a risk to birds through collision with its tower and guy wires, and Read more…

By SAS Volunteer, 9 years ago

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