ENERGY Minister Pat Rabbitte has confirmed that plans for up to 1,000 wind turbines – which were to harness power for export to Britain – have been axed. http://www.independent.ie/irish-news/rabbitte-confirms-plans-for-1000-wind-turbines-is-axed-30181135.html
A vision for a greener future for the world seems very distant if you descend into the heart of one of Germany’s largest coal mines. http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/science-environment-26988695
A UN report on climate change is expected to call for a trebling of the planet’s use of renewable energy sources such as solar and wind power. http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/science-environment-27007486
Once solely the preserve of big business and government, innovations in miniaturisation and falling launch costs are putting satellite technology within the reach of smaller players, with Scotland at the forefront of this new space race By Kenny Kemp Move Read more
STRIKING parallels between the BBC’s coverage of the global warming debate and the activities of its pension fund can be revealed today. http://www.express.co.uk/news/uk/156703/8bn-BBC-eco-bias
UNITED STATES: The US saw a 92% drop in installations in 2013, falling to just 1,087MW, according to the end of year report from the American Wind Energy Association (AWEA). http://www.windpowermonthly.com/article/1289861/us-sees-92-drop-2013-installations
THE trust which runs historic Thirlestane Castle will lose out on £850,000 if the Scottish Government rejects plans for a major new wind farm between Lauder and Stow. http://www.bordertelegraph.com/news/lauder/articles/2014/04/12/494343-castle-promised-850000–but-only-if-wind-farm-gets-green-light/
MORE than half of the UK’s onshore wind turbines are located north of the Border, it has been revealed. Figures from Renewables UK show that Scotland is now home to 2,315 of the UK’s 4,250 onshore wind turbines, around 54%. Read more