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Germany’s energy feed-in act is one that has been touted as a model and that the whole world should adopt. Spiegel now writes that it has de facto made energy a luxury for the rich. http://notrickszone.com/
Wind turbines will be supported by rural communities within 25 years, according to a study of “future villages” by the Royal Institute of British Architects. Wind and solar will be supported as communities will get a share of profit and discounts on their fuel bills By Louise Gray, Environment Correspondent Read more
The decision to turn down the appeal over the rejected Corsbie Moor wind farm proposal has been hailed a victory by campaigners. http://www.thesouthernreporter.co.uk/news/corsbie-moor-wind-farm-refusal-appeal-dismissed-1-3078505
Campaigners are urging councillors to stop the construction of wind farms in an area of unspoilt countryside amid fears its beauty could soon be destroyed by a “sea of turbines”. http://www.heraldscotland.com/news/home-news/protest-walk-over-wind-farms-bid.22056215
FIONA Stark is right in calling for a wind farm register (Letters, September 4 ). A year ago I was at a seminar on wind farms and tourism with some of the most senior Scottish Government officials responsible for wind development. When asked how many turbines were consented and/or operational Read more
A Rutherglen golf club is up in arms over plans to build a 100 metre high wind turbine near their course. http://www.rutherglenreformer.co.uk/rutherglen-news/rutherglen-local-news/2013/09/04/63227-33805448/
MOUNTAINEERS have vowed to battle a second bid to build an “industrial-scale” windfarm on the slopes of an iconic Highland mountain. http://www.pressandjournal.co.uk/Article.aspx/3381165
Two Berwickshire based wind farms have been refused planning consent by Government Reporters and a decision on two others is imminent. http://www.berwickshirenews.co.uk/news/local/all-news/impact-of-two-wind-farms-just-too-great-1-3074968