An SNP councillor has been accused of “cronyism” after he lobbied his colleagues to support his wind turbine application. https://www.pressandjournal.co.uk/fp/news/north-east/1068661/snp-councillors-accused-of-blatant-cronyism-over-turbine-vote/
THE Scottish Government’s approval for the 22-turbine wind farm at Creag Riabhach near Altnaharra sends a worrying signal to all those who wish to see wild Scottish landscapes underpin the sustainable development of the Highlands. Up until now Ministers had held true to the intent of their own planning policy Read more
Finally, a government review has found what people have been warning for years: wind farms can cause their own variety of pollution. http://www.telegraph.co.uk/opinion/2016/10/30/wind-farms-pollute/
The head of Scotland’s Institute of Directors has warned that renewables alone will not be enough to meet Scotland’s energy needs. Scotland’s bosses ‘severely concerned’ by the prospect of blackouts
Please note below are the notes Linda Holt used for her interview with BBC Scotland today. It will be used in an upcoming feature on Scottish Power who are working their socks off erecting turbines to grab as much ROC subsidy as possible before the March 2017 cut-off date, and Read more
FIGURES showing widespread public support for the use of onshore wind to produce energy have been welcomed by environmental campaigners. A government survey reveals overall support for renewables remains high, with almost eight in 10 people backing the clean technologies and just one in 25 against. Only one per cent Read more
By Blair Dingwall Concerns have been raised that a huge £250million floating windfarm off the north-east coast could pose a hazard for fishermen. The Kincardine and Mearns area committee yesterday debated plans for a marine licence application for the Kincardine Offshore Windfarm. Councillors raised concerns around local nature conservation sites Read more
A controversial plan to erect an 81m wind turbine in the grounds of New Bayview may be scuppered because of a Scottish Water pipe. Ore Valley Housing Association had hoped to build the turbine by March and generate a £750k dividend for the Levenmouth community by selling electricity to the Read more