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Never has such a lousy product been given so many free passes: wind turbines. http://notrickszone.com/

By Jane Candlish Plans have been unveiled which could pave the way for an increase in the number of turbines at a Highland beauty spot. The Tom nan Clach windfarm was granted planning permission by the Scottish Government in June last year following a public inquiry. Ministers took nearly two Read more

By Graeme Strachan Aberdeenshire councillors have been recommended to approve plans for two 79.6m wind turbines by Auchenblae. Herscha Hill Renewables LLP lodged the application for the turbines at Herscha Hill in February last year. It will go before Kincardine and Mearns councillors on Tuesday after being recommended for full Read more

UK Energy Secretary Ed Davey has approved use of the Hitachi-GE UK ABWR reactor for installation in a new nuclear power station by developer Horizon Nuclear Power. http://www.scottishenergynews.com/davey-gives-thumbs-up-to-hinkleys-new-hitachi-nuclear-reactor/

If wood-burning power stations are less eco-friendly than coal, we are getting the search for clean energy all wrong On Saturday my train was diverted by engineering works near Doncaster. We trundled past some shiny new freight wagons decorated with a slogan: “Drax — powering tomorrow: carrying sustainable biomass for Read more

“More turbines planned at Highland beauty spot”/Protect Wild Scotland http://www.protectwildscotland.org/wind/wind-news/more-turbines-planned-at-highland-beauty-spot/

The Scottish Government has dismissed an appeal against refusal of planning permission for two wind turbines on a hillside site north of Rothesay Bay. http://www.buteman.co.uk/news/local-headlines/rothesay-views-cited-as-turbine-appeal-is-dismissed-1-3488756

KENNEDY Renewables, who own and operate Little Raith Wind Farm, have been praised by Cowdenbeath FC and Fife College. http://www.centralfifetimes.com/news/cowdenbeath/articles/2014/07/28/505236-kennedy-praised-for-support-of-local-causes/