Enjoy the viewof the turbines/The Ayrshire Post
Six more wind turbines will be visible from Girvan harbour and prom. http://www.ayrshirepost.net/ayrshire-news/local-news-ayrshire/ayr-news/2013/09/13/102545-33830969/
UK Annual Temperature Plunges By Almost 1° Celsius, Back To 1940s Levels/No Tricks Zone
Lately we’ve been seeing and hearing lots media reports of cooling and cold weather extremes. Global temperature data, such as HadCrut 4, show warming has disappeared altogether. http://notrickszone.com/
Green Tories launch fightback against climate sceptics/The Guardian
Climate change minister calls for ‘new generation of energy entrepreneurs’ to help cut bills and make sector greener http://www.theguardian.com/politics/2013/sep/12/green-tories-fightback-climate-sceptics
Scotland’s renewable energy strategy ‘stalled’ – The Courier
Hopes of generating all of Scotland’s electricity and creating 40,000 jobs with renewable energy by 2020 have been stalled by the economic crisis, private sector caution, changes in UK energy policy and EU regulations, the public spending watchdog has found. The Scottish Government’s 2020 target and its “optimistic” employment projections Read more
Heritage agency slams castle turbine scheme – The Southern Reporter
A medieval castle rated as being of national importance and which symbolises the very nature of Borderers is at risk from a proposed wind farm. So says Historic Scotland, the national government agency tasked with protecting the country’s most important historical sites, when commenting on proposals to erect 17 turbines Read more
Auditor questions Salmond’s ‘green’ jobs figures – The Telegraph
By Hamish Macdonell Alex Salmond’s renewable energy revolution may only deliver a third of the 40,000 jobs he has predicted, the Auditor General has warned. The First Minister has championed renewables, not only as the way forward for Scotland’s energy needs, but also as a major employer for the future. Read more
Health study too late – Shetland News
An independent study into the health impact of Shetland’s planned Viking Energy wind farm has been published too late to influence the 103 turbine development. Joint wind farm developer Shetland Charitable Trust commissioned the study last summer as a condition before releasing a further £6.3 million towards the massive project. Read more
From the Office of Struan Stevenson MEP
The Scottish Government has recently launched a public consultation regarding the development of offshore wind. Struan has created a simple consultation response sheet (attached). It includes a simple ‘Yes’ or ‘No’ answer. All of the information and instructions for completing the form can be found on this website: http://www.struanstevenson.com/media/news-release/have_your_say_on_the_scottish_governments_plans_for_offshore_wind_energy_in/