A growing number of people in Scotland want to see more action on climate change, according to a poll. Results from a survey by WWF Scotland show an increase in the percentage of those calling for more investment, renewable energy sources and a reduction in emissions. More than three-quarters (76%) Read more
Wind farms are being pushed through planning by the Scottish Government across vast areas of the country as ministers regularly overrule local decision-makers Read more at: http://www.scotsman.com/news/environment/scottish-government-push-turbines-by-overturning-local-decisions-1-4518845
Over the past year, 17 wind farm applications have been refused by Scotland’s local authorities. After appeal to the Scottish Government, 11 of these 17 were approved. Read more at: http://www.scotsman.com/news/opinion/leader-comment-councils-don-t-have-a-monopoly-on-right-1-4518863