A NEILSTON windfarm has become the centre of national attention after starring in a movie on renewable energy. Friends of the Earth Scotland last week launched a new film documenting some of the best examples of community owned and operated Read more
The Scottish First Minister memorably remarked in 2011 that Scotland could come to be seen as “the Saudi Arabia of renewable energy”. http://royalscottishgeographicalsociety.blogspot.co.uk/2014/10/scotlands-renewable-energy-transition.html
In which I rail against the rent-seeking tosser who has erected a bat-chomping eco-crucifix above the Welsh valley which used to be a paradise on earth… https://www.youtube.com/embed/mEEaqsll2jw
Today (8 October) the 28-strong outgoing European commission will make a decision on the Hinkley C financial deal, with far-reaching consequences both for the integrity of decision-making in Europe and for the future of European energy policy (Conflict of interest Read more
Controversial proposals to build a 12-turbine windfarm on a Buchan landmark hill were dealt a fresh blow yesterday. https://www.pressandjournal.co.uk/fp/news/north-east/367583/councillors-deal-blow-to-colossal-wind-turbine-scheme/
CONCERNS over the ability of the Borders to host more wind farm developments will be conveyed directly to Scottish Government officials later this month. http://www.peeblesshirenews.com/news/borders/articles/2014/10/08/511578-council-to-air-concerns-at-wind-farm-summit/
Young people are much more in favour of renewables than fracking for shale, a poll suggests. The survey revealed that 18 to 24-year-olds who were aware of fracking wanted the Government to develop other sources of energy in the UK, Read more
WHY do we spend a fortune on wind power and pay for windmills to be turned off and for ageing nuclear power stations to heat the sea whilst encouraging the most polluting UK power station to generate electricity? Scottish power Read more