A RURAL community which has won its fight against plans for an unwelcome wind turbine has been left counting the emotional and financial costs of the campaign which has left them stressed, out-of-pocket and wary of future plans. http://www.ross-shirejournal.co.uk/News/Culbokie-turbine-protesters-count-cost-of-victory-11042014.htm
ENERGY Minister Pat Rabbitte has confirmed that plans for up to 1,000 wind turbines – which were to harness power for export to Britain – have been axed. http://www.independent.ie/irish-news/rabbitte-confirms-plans-for-1000-wind-turbines-is-axed-30181135.html
A vision for a greener future for the world seems very distant if you descend into the heart of one of Germany’s largest coal mines. http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/science-environment-26988695
A UN report on climate change is expected to call for a trebling of the planet’s use of renewable energy sources such as solar and wind power. http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/science-environment-27007486
Once solely the preserve of big business and government, innovations in miniaturisation and falling launch costs are putting satellite technology within the reach of smaller players, with Scotland at the forefront of this new space race By Kenny Kemp Move over, Sandra Bullock, there is something super-fast coming your way. Read more
STRIKING parallels between the BBC’s coverage of the global warming debate and the activities of its pension fund can be revealed today. http://www.express.co.uk/news/uk/156703/8bn-BBC-eco-bias