Energy bills The key factor missing from the letter by Tim Flinn on ditching fossil fuels (Letters, 4 April) is the data that electricity is four times more expensive than gas, hence energy bills will return to the current levels that has resulted in the cost-of-living crisis once fossil Read more
Four massive new wind turbines could be built near the Harthill service station off the M8 if a planning application is successful. The application to North Lanarkshire Council for four 200 metre tall turbines and related infrastructure, has been made by GreengridPower3, a subsidiary of Infinergy. This company is involved Read more
The folly of the CfD scheme THE UK Government has repeatedly assured us all that electricity bills would fall as a result of much lower prices for offshore wind power agreed at Contracts for Difference (CfD) auctions. However a Freedom of Information request by Net Zero Watch revealed that Read more
Having bought The Scotsman since 1964 when I ventured from Perth to Edinburgh I feel entitled to say that the Sustainable Scotland articles by Dr Richard Dixon are well past their sell-by dates. Not once in his articles has he said that the UK only has 1.15 per cent Read more
A new study suggests a way to stop seabirds from colliding with wind turbines: painting a black-and-white pattern on all three blades and the pylon to produce a flickering effect. This strategy has yet to be tested or implemented, but experts believe it has promise and would create its desired Read more
Calling all SAS Supporters! We need your help please. As you know, our Petition to the Scottish Parliament is under consideration by the Scottish Government at the moment and a response is expected by 17 April. Last week, we received news of a change to the process for managing petitions. Read more
Scottish planners have accepted a planning application for for the 4100MW Berwick Bank wind farm off east Scotland for determination, according to developer SSE Renewables. The consent process for the onshore elements of the Berwick Bank project has now opened, which is being considered by East Lothian Council. This process Read more