Residents living near a controversial windfarm destined for Perthshire believe they are considered merely “collateral damage” by developers, claims an anti-turbine campaigner. http://www.thecourier.co.uk/news/local/perth-kinross/tullymurdoch-windfarm-approval-shows-locals-are-considered-collateral-damage-says-campaigner-1.564489
The Ministry of Defence has withdrawn an objection to wind farm plans proposed at Knockendurrick, east of Gatehouse of Fleet. http://www.gallowaygazette.co.uk/news/local-headlines/mod-withdraws-objection-to-wind-farm-in-galloway-1-3534455
Five wind turbines near to Haverigg Prison may lead to rioting by inmates, it is claimed. http://www.newsandstar.co.uk/news/1.1160554
Listed utility group at risk from losing UK subsidies for £1.5bn in Scottish wind farm assets, says Questor. http://www.telegraph.co.uk/finance/markets/questor/11082566/Questor-share-tip-SSE-falls-on-Scottish-yes-poll.html
Conservationists are hailing Highland Council’s decision to refuse permission to build a 14-turbine wind farm in Ross-shire as a victory for wild land. PI Renewables wanted to erect the turbines at Carn Gorm near Garve close to Ben Wyvis. But one of the reasons permission had been refused was that Read more…