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October 6, 2023

Experts warn wind farms should not be built on peatlands – Shetland News

THE CLIMATE impact of digging up peat to build wind farms could be greater than thought, scientists are warning – raising questions over turbines in Shetland Experts warn wind farms should not be built on peatlands

By SAS Volunteer, 3 years ago October 6, 2023

Protestors show opposition to Dumfries and Galloway windfarm proposals – Daily Record

Around 150 people packed out The Hive at Glentrool to view proposals for a wind farm on nearby moorland. The engagement event staged by developers German renewables giant Energiekontor was set up to gauge public opinion on the bid. However, as the crowd filed, in finding anyone backing the controversial Read more

By SAS Volunteer, 3 years ago October 6, 2023
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