Pollution which may result from wind farm development: EIR release: Microplastics

Information requested

1. When and specifically, how microplastic pollution issues will be addressed by the Scottish Government. In particular, on leading edge erosion aspects, assessment of Bisphenol A (BNA) and other pollutants found in water and water sources near industrial wind turbines in Scotland.

2. Copies of plans to measure the pollution levels of BNA and microplastics in ground water and water sources around Scottish wind power installations for inclusion as priority substances under the WFD.

3. If no such requirement is to be imposed upon developers, planning authorities, please provide reasons, and any legal advice given, which absolves the government from taking such action.

RESPONSE

https://www.gov.scot/publications/foi-202200276512/