Researchers have measured a new record for sea-ice extent in the Antarctic. Why the white splendour is extending there while it is rapidly disappearing in the Arctic is a mystery. http://www.thegwpf.org/nasa-announces-record-growth-arctic-sea-ice-extent/
A controversial community wind turbine project that was refused by Perth and Kinross councillors has been referred back to the Scottish Government. http://www.thecourier.co.uk/news/local/perth-kinross/scottish-ministers-to-rule-on-tillyrie-hill-windfarm-plan-1.144416
Dozens of families in a Cape Cod town sue over ‘wind turbine syndrome,’ blaming three new turbines for making them feel sick and dizzy http://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-2470169/Wind-Turbine-syndrome-sufferers-Cape-Cod-sue.html
Energy Minister response to UK Governments announcement to build a nuclear power station. http://news.scotland.gov.uk/News/Scotland-s-response-on-nuclear-power-553.aspx
A new generation of nuclear power stations will avoid the “blight” of building tens of thousands of wind turbines in the countryside, a minister has said. http://www.telegraph.co.uk/finance/personalfinance/consumertips/household-bills/10395104/Nuclear-power-station-will-avoid-blight-of-30000-wind-turbines-minister-says.html
A large wind farm to be built off the east of coast of Scotland has passed the first hurdle to secure Government funding guarantees. http://news.stv.tv/tayside/244759-neart-na-gaoithe-wind-farm-set-to-win-government-funding-guarantee/
The world’s largest and most powerful offshore wind turbine has been unveiled in Fife. The Samsung Heavy Industries (SHI) prototype offshore turbine stands at Energy Park and is due to become operational later this year. The nacelle, which contains all generating components for the turbine, was installed on Friday, Read more
Anti-wind farm campaigners have condemned the erection of a giant experimental turbine overlooking one of Scotland’s most deprived communities as “a political vanity project” and “a desperate punt to save the First Minister’s offshore wind strategy”. It has cost taxpayers over £6 million in grants from the Scottish Government and Read more