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October 17, 2013

Use less, British Gas says, as it raises annual energy bills by more than £120/The Telegraph (Video)

Britain’s biggest energy supplier blamed Government costs as it pushed the average annual dual fuel bills up by £120 a year to £1,471 – the highest typical tariff ever seen in the UK. http://www.telegraph.co.uk/finance/personalfinance/consumertips/household-bills/10384949/Use-less-British-Gas-says-as-it-raises-annual-energy-bills-by-more-than-120.html

By SAS Volunteer, 9 years ago

‘High risk of blackouts’ mean Britain could be plunged into the dark ages next winter as ageing electrical system struggles to cope with pressure warns experts/The Daily Mail

High risk of blackouts’ mean Britain could be plunged into the dark ages next winter as ageing electrical system struggles to cope with pressure warns experts http://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-2464131/Britain-facing-high-risk-blackouts-5-years.html

By SAS Volunteer, 9 years ago

Dramatic turn in Easter Ross wind farm plan/North Star

A CAMPAIGN group is calling on Highland Council to halt a Public Local Inquiry into a controversial wind farm in Easter Ross because it says it is “unlawful” http://www.north-star-news.co.uk/News/Dramatic-turn-in-Easter-Ross-wind-farm-plan-17102013.htm

By SAS Volunteer, 9 years ago

MEDIA ANNOUNCEMENT & CONTACTS: National anti-wind farm march & protest, Perth 19th October 2013: STOP THE SPIN!

Protestors from across Scotland are converging on Perth on Saturday for the climax of the SNP’s annual conference. Police and organisors are expecting higher numbers than ever before. As anger about ever-rising energy prices escalates across the UK, Scottish Government wind policy has never been so unpopular or attracted so Read more…

By SAS Volunteer, 9 yearsOctober 17, 2013 ago

HOPELESS SNH MAPPING OF TURBINES IN SCOTLAND

Linda Holt of SAS commented: The SNH wind farm maps are worse than useless – indeed they are dangerous because they lull the public and decision-makers into a false sense of security about the extent of turbine development in Scotland. Indeed if we go on the number of turbines we Read more…

By SAS Volunteer, 9 yearsOctober 17, 2013 ago

Why climate change is good for the world/The Spectator

Climate change has done more good than harm so far and is likely to continue doing so for most of this century. This is not some barmy, right-wing fantasy; it is the consensus of expert opinion. Yet almost nobody seems to know this. Whenever I make the point in public, Read more…

By SAS Volunteer, 9 years ago

Greenpeace website warns homeowners they could be fracked/The Courier

A Greenpeace “property” website is warning homeowners in Courier Country they could be fracked. http://www.thecourier.co.uk/news/uk/greenpeace-website-warns-homeowners-they-could-be-fracked-1.142662

By SAS Volunteer, 9 years ago

Warning of future UK power shortages – BBC Online

  There is a growing risk of power shortages over the next few years, according to a report commissioned for the prime minister. The Royal Academy of Engineering said the closure of older power plants and the slow progress in building news ones was likely to stretch the system “close Read more…

By SAS Volunteer, 9 years ago

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