East Renfrewshire site at centre of allegations An inquiry has been launched after it was claimed that drinking water was allegedly contaminated by a massive windfarm development. Rural communities in East Renfrewshire and East Ayrshire are seeking legal advice after Scottish Power submitted an application to extend Whitelee Windfarm. Read more
UNCERTAINTY over public opinion has left community leaders in Peebles planning a poll on windfarms. http://www.peeblesshirenews.com/news/peebles/articles/2015/04/22/529863-public-to-be-asked-for-their-views-on–windfarms/
The debate on the effects of infrasound on the health of people and animals living near wind parks has been raging on with more intensity than ever – especially since Denmark unexpectedly halted the permitting of new wind parks due to “health concerns” from infrasound. http://notrickszone.com/#sthash.YZ4BY2HR.eRluww4M.dpbs
YOUR editorial (“project offer high rewards”, The Herald, April 20) correctly points out the importance of preserving peat in the interest of captured carbon and it is good to read about the efforts of Loch Lomond and Trossachs National Park, with Scottish Natural Heritage backing, to restore damaged areas of Read more