by Shona Gossip Plans to build a fourth wind turbine to help boost fundraising efforts to build a new north-east hospital have been rejected. Insch Renewable Energy Consortium (IREC) wanted to build the 326ft mast at Hill of Tillymorgan at Fisherford, Rothienorman. Three turbines of a similar size have already Read more
East Renfrewshire site at centre of allegations An inquiry has been launched after it was claimed that drinking water was allegedly contaminated by a massive windfarm development. Rural communities in East Renfrewshire and East Ayrshire are seeking legal advice after Scottish Power submitted an application to extend Whitelee Windfarm. Read more
UNCERTAINTY over public opinion has left community leaders in Peebles planning a poll on windfarms. http://www.peeblesshirenews.com/news/peebles/articles/2015/04/22/529863-public-to-be-asked-for-their-views-on–windfarms/
The debate on the effects of infrasound on the health of people and animals living near wind parks has been raging on with more intensity than ever – especially since Denmark unexpectedly halted the permitting of new wind parks due to “health concerns” from infrasound. http://notrickszone.com/#sthash.YZ4BY2HR.eRluww4M.dpbs
YOUR editorial (“project offer high rewards”, The Herald, April 20) correctly points out the importance of preserving peat in the interest of captured carbon and it is good to read about the efforts of Loch Lomond and Trossachs National Park, with Scottish Natural Heritage backing, to restore damaged areas of Read more
A public inquiry is set to get under way into plans for a 24-turbine wind farm in south west Scotland. http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-scotland-south-scotland-32383695
Andrew Denholm Education Correspondent A PUBLIC inquiry into controversial proposals to build a £100 million wind farm in the Highlands has been partly delayed sparking a row between campaigners and a major developer. An independent Reporter appointed by the Scottish Government postponed a hearing on how the development Read more
Scott Wright Group business correspondent HELIUS Energy, the renewable firm backed by Scottish entrepreneurs Alastair Salvesen, Angus MacDonald and Ann Gloag, has taken steps to move into voluntary liquidation. Today will be the last day of trading for Helius shares on the Alternative Investment Market (AIM), the company Read more