September 5, 2013

70% of public want British energy system to be nationalised as confidence in suppliers collapses – See more at: http://www.rtcc.org/2013/09/05/bbc-survey-highlights-uk-public-support-for-wind-and-solar/#sthash.tCyNQjIF.dpuf http://www.rtcc.org/2013/09/05/bbc-survey-highlights-uk-public-support-for-wind-and-solar/

German researchers reveal that 65 climate change models failed to predict current 16 years of no warming leading EU and UK officials to ask IPCC for clarification. Friends of Science point out that climate change policies around the world are in question and refer to research that shows the sun Read more…

Germany’s energy feed-in act is one that has been touted as a model and that the whole world should adopt. Spiegel now writes that it has de facto made energy a luxury for the rich. http://notrickszone.com/

Wind turbines will be supported by rural communities within 25 years, according to a study of “future villages” by the Royal Institute of British Architects. Wind and solar will be supported as communities will get a share of profit and discounts on their fuel bills By Louise Gray, Environment Correspondent Read more…

The decision to turn down the appeal over the rejected Corsbie Moor wind farm proposal has been hailed a victory by campaigners. http://www.thesouthernreporter.co.uk/news/corsbie-moor-wind-farm-refusal-appeal-dismissed-1-3078505

Campaigners are urging councillors to stop the construction of wind farms in an area of unspoilt countryside amid fears its beauty could soon be destroyed by a “sea of turbines”. http://www.heraldscotland.com/news/home-news/protest-walk-over-wind-farms-bid.22056215

FIONA Stark is right in calling for a wind farm register (Letters, September 4 ). A year ago I was at a seminar on wind farms and tourism with some of the most senior Scottish Government officials responsible for wind development. When asked how many turbines were consented and/or operational Read more…