News Elsewhere contains mainly articles we have permission to republish from Views of Scotland and Country Guardian. You can learn more about these organisations by visiting: http://www.countryguardian.net/ and http://www.viewsofscotland.org/. Occasionally we will also post news from elsewhere on the web.
Is the Renewable Tide Turning? Last December, I was invited to attend a select committee inquiry at Westminster with other members of the public by DESNZ (Department ofEnergy and Net Zero) to discuss Net Zero and the policies needed to support the energy transition.I have been unable to say much Read more
The new Rural Water Agenda In Scotland – The Rural Water Digital Hub is now live. Work is ongoing and will be for some time to tweak sections and info, and the background support for continued updating is still being put in place. https://www.ruralwater.scot/?fbclid=IwY2xjawQ1wWZleHRuA2FlbQIxMQBzcnRjBmFwcF9pZBAyMjIwMzkxNzg4MjAwODkyAAEe9sPzmSUC-kQfXpLb-ht39xVV8Z3GtPWw298PD6edx6mm7nVyP1STJ4KifHI_aem_dgeCJ1CsT1-llIUToNaPag
Another gem from Kathryn Porter The truth about the energy transition and the need for affordable secure energy with exploration & production to fill the gap
The UK “urgently” needs to produce more domestic oil and gas from the North Sea, an industry body has claimed.Analysis from Offshore Energies UK (OEUK) found that using North Sea gas has a lower emissions footprint than liquified natural gas (LNG) from overseas.A new OEUK report has called on the Read more
Labour will tear up planning rules to make way for wind turbines that the Government admits could interfere with defence radar systems.Under net zero plans, businesses, schools and farms would be able to install wind turbines close to 100ft (30 metres) high without needing planning permission to “lower their bills Read more
New radar systems will help unlock 10 GW of offshore wind in UK waters, powering thousands of homes with clean, homegrown energy New technology secures coexistence of air defence and offshore wind – enabling government to deliver its clean power mission while protecting national security This comes as the government Read more
Concerns have been raised about the potential impact of the recent Killin oil spill on the proposed Glen Lednock Wind Farm. https://news.stv.tv/east-central/campaigners-fear-wind-farm-pollution-after-oil-spill-cut-water-supply
Businesses, schools, and farms across the UK could soon install small wind turbines without needing planning permission, under new government proposals aimed at cutting energy bills and boosting clean power. The plans would allow these organisations to erect a single turbine, up to 30 metres tall – a height officials Read more