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Mark Carney, the former governor of the Bank of England, says going green will ultimately help to keep inflation low and stable It was presented as a new utopia. Clean abundant energy, available to all. Millions of new jobs, flourishing economies and a cleaner, greener world. And all while cutting Read more
By Sandra Dick The lilting Skye Boat Song with its call to head “over the sea to Skye” has lured countless travellers to the edge of the Kylerhea narrows, to board the tiny car ferry for a short but exhilarating journey. Rather than whizzing across the Skye Bridge, those opting Read more
Overhill Wind Farm, B741 From Armour Wynd To U720 Dalricket, Dalmellington , Erection Of 10 No Wind Turbines With A Maximum Height Of 180 Metres, With An Overall Installed Capacity In The Region Of 48 Mw, And Associated Infrastructure, Including Access Tracks. The decision on this case has been issued. Read more
THE VIKING Energy wind farm (VEWF) has reached a “major milestone” with more than half of its 103 turbines now installed in Shetland. Work began in February and is expected to be finished later this year. The aim is for the wind farm to be fully operational by autumn 2024. Read more
A storm is brewing over plans for a towering offshore windfarm just three miles off the west coast of Lewis. Rich in history and Gaelic culture, with miles of precious peatlands, dancing Northern Lights and dramatic scenery, the Isle of Lewis is renowned as a precious place for nature to Read more
An energy firm’s bid to stop a man living at the heart of land it wants to buy as part of a windfarm project from objecting at a public inquiry has failed Kevan Jamieson, who lives near Innerwick, East Lothian, had described SSE’s public consultation around their plan to bring Read more
Protect Kylerhea & Glenelg: STOP super pylons damaging landscapes, wildlife & communities https://www.change.org/p/protect-kylerhea-and-glenelg-stop-super-pylons-damaging-landscapes-wildlife-and-communities?original_footer_petition_id=36545388&algorithm=promoted&source_location=petition_footer&grid_position=5&pt=AVBldGl0aW9uALbaWgEAAAAAZKA7wOsu0ZxjMDRiZWI2ZQ%3D%3D
Threat to cost of living The article by Martin Williams (“Extra £150 goes on energy bills to switch off and on generators including wind farms”, The Herald, June 30) highlights how generator costs impact on consumer bills ( £395 million over the past two years ). This, however, is Read more