Wind farm spread could harm tourism A new survey from Survation has revealed that half the population of the Highlands fear that the spread of large scale wind farm across wild land could damage tourism in the region. The poll, Read more
A new briefing by the Crichton Institute warns that Dumfries and Galloway is predicted to soon be responsible for 18% of Scotland’s onshore wind energy capacity. The reports says local communities must be supported in order to fully reap the Read more
A plan to launch a wind farm in Newton Mearns has been met with scepticism from across the main parties. http://www.glasgowsouthandeastwoodextra.co.uk/news/local-headlines/looking-for-answers-on-windfarm-bid-1-3395231
Joe Hockey has labeled wind turbines “utterly offensive”, indicating that renewable energy funding and environmental agencies will both be pared back in the upcoming budget http://www.theguardian.com/world/2014/may/02/wind-turbines-are-utterly-offensive-joe-hockey-tells-alan-jones
Though Australia’s treasurer, Joe Hockey, says wind turbines are ‘utterly offensive’ and a ‘blight on the landscape’, the towering masts with their slowly turning blades can inspire awe. Here is a roundup of images from around the world celebrating the Read more
THERE may well be some communities around Scotland where wind turbines have been enthusiastically embraced (Leader Comment, The Herald, May 1), but for others the financial benefits have not been worth the divisions that have been caused between neighbours, friends Read more
HAVING digested Jenny Hogan’s defence of wind power (“Time truth was told about the vital role of renewables in our wellbeing,” Agenda, The Herald, April 22), I feel I must respond. As the policy director of Scottish Renewables she is Read more
Renewable energy can be a divisive issue, particularly the setting up of wind turbines. Donald Trump, the new owner of the Turnberry Golf Resort, famously tried to block an offshore windfarm from being built within sight of his Aberdeenshire golf Read more