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November 14, 2013

‘No case’ for holding Aberdeenshire wind farm public inquiry

The Scottish government’s decision not to hold a public inquiry into plans for 11 offshore wind turbines near Donald Trump’s golf resort was “entirely reasonable”, a court has heard. http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-scotland-north-east-orkney-shetland-24945302

By SAS Volunteer, 12 years ago

More Dissent Erupts In Germany! Free Democrat Parliamentarian Slams IPCC Science, Proposed Climate Policy/No Tricks zone

On October 31 in the Lower Saxony capital of Hanover there was a parliamentary plenum. Dr. Gero Hocker, speaker for Energy, Environment and Climate Protection of the Free Democrat Party, made a speech calling on his parliamentary colleagues to acknowledge the facts on climate. – http://notrickszone.com/

By SAS Volunteer, 12 years ago

Decision to hold no inquiry into plans for windfarm next to Donald Trump golf course was ‘entirely reasonable’, court hears /Daily Record

TYCOON Trump is challenging the offshore windfarm project claiming it will spoil the view from his luxury course in Aberdeen Bay. http://www.dailyrecord.co.uk/news/scottish-news/decision-hold-no-inquiry-plans-2791192

By SAS Volunteer, 12 years ago

Cash for ‘silence’ claim on turbines/Daily Record

Potential objectors to Knockendurrick Wind Farm are being “picked off” by the firm behind the bid. http://www.dailyrecord.co.uk/news/local-news/cash-silence-claim-turbines-2790238

By SAS Volunteer, 12 years ago

Doubts over Samsung’s ‘green’ energy plans/Machinery Market

Samsung’s plans to set up a £100 million offshore wind turbine hub in Fife have been called into question, after executives visited a number of other potential locations around the UK. It is believed that the Korean group is being courted by rival port operators in the Highlands and on Read more…

By SAS Volunteer, 12 years ago

Blackout Britain — why our energy crisis is only just beginning/The Spectator

Costly green measures are behind our rocketing energy bills. But as politicians dither, an even greater crisis awaits BASF, the world’s largest chemical company, has been headquartered in Germany since before the country formally existed. Founded in 1865 by the industrial pioneer Friedrich Engelhorn, it still occupies the vast site Read more…

By SAS Volunteer, 12 yearsNovember 14, 2013 ago

Change to UK Energy Bill is “cause for serious concern”/BBC News (Video)

Energy Minister Fergus Ewing told MSPs changes to the UK Energy Bill were a “cause for serious concern” on 13 November 2013. http://www.bbc.co.uk/democracylive/scotland-24925162

By SAS Volunteer, 12 years ago

Fergus Ewing: electricity market reform risks ‘failing’ Scotland – The Herald

Electricity market reform risks “failing” Scotland, according to the energy minister. Changes to the UK’s Energy Bill debated in the House of Lords last week will remove Holyrood’s powers over an aspect of renewable energy policy, Fergus Ewing said. He also criticised British ministers for pressing ahead with nuclear power, Read more…

By SAS Volunteer, 12 years ago
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