October 23, 2017

The roadside daisies were still blooming in ­Sutherland, and harebells and buttercups even, when I was up on the hills. This past weekend, when we’re well into October by now, makes me think – as we’re all thinking more and more these days – about what’s happening to the weather. Read more…

Increasing electricity imports from the EU threaten British energy security of supply whether Brexit happens or not. That is the key conclusion from an expert report published today by the Thatcher-ite Centre for Policy Studies. Britain’s energy strategy, as set out by the Government, is to replace its old coal Read more…

Financial jury still out over Floating v. Fixed offshore wind farms – despite subsidised Hywind Scotland launch The world’s first floating windfarm – anchored off the coast of Peterhead – began generating electricity last week. These structures could have a number of advantages over conventional offshore windfarms, but with the Read more…