By Kieran Andrews Windfarms in Tayside and Fife have been investigated by the Scottish Government over fears they are making people ill. Ministers commissioned a survey by research group ClimateXChange to examine the visual impacts and effects of noise and shadow flicker from turbines. Ten sites were examined, including Dunfermline, Read more
By Jamie Buchan A businessman whose plans for a travellers camp in the countryside left his neighbours furious has now tabled proposals for a major windfarm. Bob Ritchie believes his four-turbine development south of Banff will bring a much-needed economic boost to the local area. But the scheme is facing Read more
Scottish Government and the renewables industry have dismissed fresh claims in some consumer ‘newspapers’ that wind farms and turbines cause health risks. http://www.scottishenergynews.com/scot-govt-says-no-evidence-of-wind-farm-head-aches-but-commissions-new-study/
Galloway and West Dumfries MSP Alex Fergusson has asked the Scottish Government to consider implementing a code of conduct for wind farm developers. http://www.gallowaygazette.co.uk/news/local-headlines/msp-calls-for-wind-farm-developer-code-of-conduct-1-3505680