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A BLADE that flew off a wind turbine into a field earmarked for development could have killed someone, says a Copeland councillor. http://www.in-cumbria.com/wind-turbine-blade-shears-off-1.1104503

The wind turbine collapsed in a field at Luton near Teignmouth A wind turbine has collapsed in strong winds which swept across Devon on Saturday night. No-one was reported injured after the 27m (89ft) high turbine came down in a field at Higher Rixdale Farm at Luton, near Teignmouth. Forecasters Read more

Residents on the Hebridean islands of Barra and Vatersay are now the proud owners of a 100% community-owned 900kW wind turbine. http://www.energyvoice.com/2013/12/barra-vatersay-community-wind-turbine-hurdle-race-complete/

Scotland cannot afford to be left behind in the fracking revolution as the wider UK begins to embrace the energy source, the Scottish Conservatives have said. http://www.scottishconservatives.com/2013/12/scotland-cant-afford-miss-fracking-revolution/

“We strongly endorse the Committee on Climate Change view that there is no case for the UK Government to pull back from its 4th carbon budget and we welcome their view that Scotland has made good progress in key sectors such as energy. http://news.scotland.gov.uk/News/UK-carbon-budget-response-73b.aspx

Mainstream Renewable Power is undertaking planned survey work on the Neart na Gaoithe Offshore Wind Farm site from Thursday December 12 for around 26 days. http://www.eastlothiannews.co.uk/news/local-news/survey-work-to-start-on-offshore-wind-farm-1-3228312

Plans have been revealed for the construction of another wind farm on land near to one already in operation five miles west of Duns. http://www.berwickshirenews.co.uk/news/local/all-news/plan-for-a-new-14-turbine-wind-farm-is-unveiled-1-3229998

Dumfries and Galloway Council has joined Scottish Borders Council in opposing plans for a wind farm near the Devil’s Beef Tub in southern Scotland. http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-scotland-south-scotland-25333617