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October 30, 2013

IEA: Global Power Generation From Non-Fossil Sources Has Decreased Over Last 20 Years/GWPF

Over the past two decades, the global share of power generation from non-fossil sources has decreased from 37% (in 1990) to 33% (in 2010); in contrast, the share of coal-fired power generation has risen from 37% to 42%. http://www.thegwpf.org/iea-global-power-generation-green-energy-decreased-20-years/

By SAS Volunteer, 12 years ago

Claim fracking could secure Grangemouth refinery’s future/The Courier

Controversial fracking could secure the future of the Grangemouth industrial plant, it has been claimed. http://www.thecourier.co.uk/news/scotland/claim-fracking-could-secure-grangemouth-refinery-s-future-1.147110

By SAS Volunteer, 12 years ago

Berwick wind turbine set for approval third time round/The Journal

Plans for a wind turbine near Berwick which have been subject to two judicial reviews look set to be approved for the third time http://www.thejournal.co.uk/news/north-east-news/berwick-wind-turbine-set-approval-6254042

By SAS Volunteer, 12 years ago

You’re abusing your your power MPs tell the energy giants… and boss of one small firm says prices should be coming down!/Daily Mail (Video)

Labour and Tory MPs tear into the record of firms making huge profits Energy committee members warn the public does not trust companies Almost £100 on every bill is now pure profit, according to Ofgem Government under pressure to act over 10% price hikes this winter Firms under fire for Read more…

By SAS Volunteer, 12 years ago

Calls for urgent meeting over Solway wind farms – Galloway Gazette

Labour and Conservative politicians have slammed the revival of plans for a consultation into a wind farm in WIgtown Bay. In 2011, the Scottish Government held a consultation on proposals for off-shore wind farms at these two sites. After that consultation, the Scottish Government scrapped the plans as it found Read more…

By SAS Volunteer, 12 years ago

Wind turbines driving climbers off our peaks – Daily Express

Dean Herbert The SNP’s obsession with wind farms is driving climbers off of Scotland’s mountains, it was claimed yesterday. The Mountaineering Council of Scotland says many of its 11,800 members are travelling to the Lake District or abroad to escape the sight of wind turbines and the noise they make. Read more…

By SAS Volunteer, 12 years ago

Council accused of withholding information on Clatto Hill turbine plans – Courier

By Michael Alexander A campaign group has accused Fife Council of a “systematic and deliberate attempt” to withhold information about two windfarm planning applications. The Clatto Landscape Protection Group (CLPG) submitted a Freedom of Information request to Fife Council in May 2012 to see the initial planning assessments of two Read more…

By SAS Volunteer, 12 yearsOctober 30, 2013 ago

Tory MPs ‘sceptical about renewables’ – Dod’s

Conservative MPs have ‘negative associations’ about renewable energy, according to new research. Dods interviewed MPs about their attitudes towards renewable power generation and its prospects in the UK. The results will be discussed at a Renewable Energy dialogue roundtable event to be held in Parliament on the 26th of November Read more…

By SAS Volunteer, 12 years ago
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