Nations around the world are finally making some hard-won headway in the effort to ditch fossil fuels for greener sources of energy, such as solar, hydro, and wind power. But while these emerging industries stand to drastically reduce greenhouse gas pollution—not to mention the major environmental disasters inherent to fossil Read more
National Grid has confirmed that the retirement of ageing coal-fired stations and a reliance on intermittent wind energy have left Britain’s system more vulnerable to supply shocks than at any time for at least a decade. http://www.scottishenergynews.com/national-grid-to-pay-uk-generators-up-to-3000-per-megawatt-hour-to-ensure-the-lights-stay-on-this-winter/
The increase in Carbon Dioxide (CO2) is not related to global warming and there is no definitive proof. http://www.energylivenews.com/2015/10/16/greenpeace-co-founder-co2-does-not-cause-global-warming/
THE BBC was yesterday accused of bias in its coverage of climate change after a senior MP was “ridiculed” for attempting to question the extent of global warming. http://www.express.co.uk/news/uk/612788/Exclusive-BBC-accused-bias-snubbing-senior-MP-climate-change
“Scotland has a wealth of natural resources which we will continue to harness and use. We have world-leading ambition on climate change and are encouraging other countries to match that ambition. Our Climate Justice Fund shows our commitment to helping those most affected by climate change.” Richard Lochhead, MSP, Minister Read more
A new plan under development by Dumfries and Galloway Council, Scottish Enterprise and the Nuclear Decommissioning Authority (NDR) could see the site of a former nuclear power station being converted to Scotland’s first experimental “green energy park”, bringing scores of jobs to an economically fragile area. D&G Council has confirmed Read more
SIMON BAIN ENERGY COOPERATIVES Edinburgh residents are being offered a new ethical investment by Edinburgh Community Solar Co-operative. It aims to raise over £1m to fund the installation of solar panels on all council sites – including Gylemuir Primary School, where the project was launched with TV weather presenter Heather Read more
BEAUTY spots across Scotland could receive a facelift after an electricity operator has asked the public to nominate overhead power lines they would like to see removed. Scottish Hydro Electric Power Distribution (SHEPD) has launched a six month consultation to identify 48km of its overhead distribution network across national parks Read more