Highland Council backs plans to give public a greater say – Northern Times
Highland Council backs plans to give public a greater say https://www.northern-times.co.uk/news/highland-council-backs-plan-to-give-the-public-a-greater-voi-362552/
‘Serious implications’ as companies fail to invest in North Sea – Herald
OIL and gas companies are failing to invest in renewable energy in the North Sea, a new report suggests, with a warning of “serious implications” for workers and communities reliant on the industry. The UK is looking to reach net zero carbon by 2050, and under the North Sea Transition Read more
Relief as SSE reverses decision to name turbine after Lottie Robertson – Shetland News
SSE RENEWABLES has finally decided not to name one of 103 Viking wind turbines after Charlotte Robertson, who lived in the Halfway House near Sandwater Loch. The change of heart comes after yet another outcry in the community, accusing the multinational’s intentions as an insult and “disrespectful to her memory”. Read more
Simon Howie: Scottish butchers to be powered by renewable energy – The National
A POPULAR Scottish butcher has welcomed the installation of a 104-metre high wind turbine and 3800 solar panels on the company’s land in Dunning. Household meat brand Simon Howie said it has taken a major step on the path to net zero with the move.. Following years of planning and Read more
Hunterston: Major funding boost for XLCC cable facility
A POTENTIAL £87 million cash injection to help finance the £1.7b Hunterston cable manufacturing project has been announced today. The UK Infrastructure Bank (UKIB) has revealed an investment in subsea HVDC cable manufacturer XLCC to develop the new world-leading factory in North Ayrshire. Subsea HVDC cables built at Hunterston will Read more
“I am sure they are suffering” — scientist issues stark warning that whales are being harmed by offshore wind farms – Jason Endfield
An eminent scientist has warned that infrasound and vibration in the marine environment, including that from offshore wind farms, is causing immense suffering to whales and other cetaceans. https://jasonendfield.medium.com/i-am-sure-they-are-suffering-scientist-issues-stark-warning-that-whales-are-being-harmed-by-8317754eaa47
Scotsman letters (and Herald)
Bad scene The Scottish Government’s disastrous decision to allow the Glendye windfarm on Aberdeenshire’s glorious, scenic, Cairn o’ Mount road is now leading to even more destruction of Scotland’s landscapes, cultural heritage and sacred places. Despite valiant efforts, huge opposition and cogent arguments from local authorities, it was given Read more
Scotsman letters
Misleading poll Well done to George Herraghty (Letters, 24 September) for highlighting the ludicrous new poll conducted on behalf of developer Fred. Olsen Renewables and presented at the Labour Party Conference, showing overwhelming backing for onshore wind farms. The public, in general, do not have much confidence in polls as Read more