German wind energy giant Prokon filed for insolvency on Wednesday, leaving tens of thousands of investors worried about their money. The company advertised itself as a safe bet offering eight percent returns. http://www.thegwpf.org/problem-renewables-eventually-run-peoples-money/
A POLL of residents in a Black Isle community facing Ben Wyvis has shown the vast majority are against a wind farm development because it would “obscure and corrupt” their view of the iconic mountain. http://www.ross-shirejournal.co.uk/News/Black-Isle-community-against-wind-farm-bid-24012014.htm
A “scoping request” which could pave the way for a 37-turbine wind farm near Hawick has been lodged with Scottish Borders Council. http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-scotland-south-scotland-25864021
SCOTLAND’S Forestry Commission has slammed claims that wind turbines are destroying local forests. http://www.peeblesshirenews.com/news/roundup/articles/2014/01/24/486163-tweeddale-politicians-generate-windfarm-debate/
This morning (55mins into programme) http://www.bbc.co.uk/iplayer/episode/b03t0grv/Good_Morning_Scotland_24_01_2014/
This week, the European Commission made its latest proposals on energy and climate change policy, summarised in the news release 2030 climate and energy goals for a competitive, secure and low-carbon EU economy. This may not be the snappiest headline, but it is nonetheless very significant. The first thing to Read more
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