Germany’s online Spiegel magazine published a story on how German wind parks are responsible for killing “numerous bats” each and every year – and not only domestic bats, but also migrating birds that are passing through. http://notrickszone.com/2014/08/17/spiegel-numerous-animals-suffering-excruciating-deaths-each-year-by-the-rotor-blades-of-wind-turbines/
Conservatives opposition undermining projects and investment in renewables, say wind energy companies http://www.theguardian.com/environment/2014/aug/18/tory-mps-more-likely-to-oppose-windfarms-than-british-public-poll
The offshore wind industry issued a stark warning today about the future of its development pipeline, warning that imminent changes to the government’s subsidy regime could leave many projects unable to raise funding. http://www.businessgreen.com/bg/news/2360612/industry-warns-subsidy-allocation-means-many-planned-offshore-wind-farms-cannot-be-funded
SCOTTISH Borders Council has been accused of acting outwith its statutory powers as a planning authority. http://www.bordertelegraph.com/news/borders/articles/2014/08/18/507233-sbc-planners-exceeding-powers-claims-dukes-lawyer-in-wind-farm-row/
One of the most celebrated landscapes in the Highlands is on the verge of being “completely strangled” by a 30-mile chain of wind turbines, say campaigners. Furious climbers claim plans for two windfarms threaten to overwhelm the unspoilt beauty of the Monadhliath Mountains, leaving nowhere more than a few miles Read more
By Paula Murray More people across Scotland have come forward complaining of “wind turbine syndrome” after the health fears were exposed by the Sunday Express. Last week we revealed the Scottish Government has commissioned a survey into the impact of wind farms on communities, including any potential noise and health Read more