A new bladeless wind turbine that promises to be more efficient, less visually intrusive, and safer for birdlife than conventional turbines has been welcomed by two of the UK wind energy industry’s most vocal critics. http://www.theguardian.com/sustainable-business/2015/jun/01/can-bladeless-wind-turbines-mute-opposition
The UK’s onshore wind power industry may have been dealt a huge blow by new government policies announced last week, but this apparent setback should instead be seen as an opportunity. Elsewhere in Europe local, cooperative wind power is flourishing – could your town be next? http://theconversation.com/could-local-crowd-funded-turbines-be-the-future-for-uk-onshore-wind-42570
The UK renewable energy industry has warned the government’s new climate secretary that she will face a legal challenge if she oversees the “wilful destruction” of the industry by retrospectively curtailing subsidies. http://www.theguardian.com/environment/2015/jun/01/uk-renewable-energy-industry-warns-of-legal-action-over-subsidies
A government comes unexpectedly to power. Now it must implement brave manifesto commitments or risk backbench revolt. Those backbenchers are important to its 12-seat majority. The government is riding a tiger. And the tiger may get too hungry for an individual minister to dismount. http://www.theguardian.com/environment/2015/jun/01/amber-rudd-dont-destroy-the-wind-power-industry