Over the past decade, a curious invention has spread across Europe’s northern seas. It’s called a big bubble curtain, it works a bit like a giant jacuzzi, and it helps protect porpoises from the massive underwater noise caused by wind farm construction. A very large, perforated hose is laid on Read more
With many predicting that the Highlands will become the centre of renewables activity in Scotland, what benefits will actually accrue to Highlanders? Yes, there will over time, be jobs and opportunities created, and that is welcome indeed. However, the benefits – economic benefits – from the wind farms whether onshore Read more
SNP ministers are poised to delay their crucial updated climate change plan – adding to fears that Scotland is off track in hitting its ambitious legal emissions reduction targets. The Scottish Government is due to publish its updated blueprint to reduce harmful emissions by the end of the month, but Read more