A millionaire Tory MSP has been accused of “hypocrisy” over his opposition to onshore windfarm developments. Alexander Burnett – reportedly Holyrood’s richest member – asked the Scottish Government if ministers would consider halting the construction of more turbines until an update to their energy strategy is published. The Conservative made Read more
I couldn’t agree more with Lyndsey Ward’s heartfelt letter “Have wind farm developers no souls?” (Herald 13th May) lamenting the systematic and catastrophic destruction of our pristine landscapes. It has long been apparent to the enlightened, except the Scottish Government, that the ruthless wind industry is here to make Read more
Renewable energy firm Drax has announced that it will today officially apply for planning permission to build a new underground pumped storage hydro power station at the site, claiming this could be the first newly constructed plant of its kind in the UK in more than 40 years. The business Read more