March 9, 2025

“Backtracking on net zero is more urgent than ever, given that electricity prices have tripled. Just last year, the price tag for buying things like solar panels, wind turbines, transmission lines, electric cars and chargers was £52 billion. This amount alone could double the UK’s defence spending.  https://www.telegraph.co.uk/news/2025/03/09/ditch-net-zero-to-fund-europes-long-term-safety/?fbclid=IwY2xjawI6gK9leHRuA2FlbQIxMQABHQxikluG7rP9abiK-rpNozxCou3hyohLaTLv5EYLrsczZhFfRx0mjJTVVA_aem_DhndsmCB0k8Em9aCRhCqmg

A group of community development trusts have joined together to bid for a windfarm that would become Scotland’s largest community-controlled. Four community bodies in Cowal are working together to lease the Cruach Mhor windfarm in Glendaruel, which is currently owned by Forestry Land Scotland.  https://www.heraldscotland.com/news/24993340.local-groups-bid-create-largest-community-controlled-windfarm/?fbclid=IwY2xjawI6f6RleHRuA2FlbQIxMAABHT9sIWU8vNZQTkEfMNzHvbBLgRhhq6jglI0SvwaImADpEuM_sJ54zA8rWQ_aem_a_T0WP06yojuABTNaGHmcw

A proposed wind farm near Elgin has taken another step towards becoming a reality with the developers behind the plans hopeful of submitting an official planning application later this year. The news follows the completion of a second round of community consultation events held last month for the Blackhills Wind Read more