Reduced solar activity may be behind the global warming pause according to a new paper by Peter Stauning of the Danish Meteorological Institute in Copenhagen, Denmark. http://www.thegwpf.org/paper-sun-causing-global-warming-pause/
A Coldingham couple are leaving no stone unturned in their fight to have the public right of way across the moor as accessible as it was before the Drone Hill wind farm arrived. http://www.berwickshirenews.co.uk/news/local/all-news/drone-hill-wind-farm-1-3268858
Last week the energy blogger Chris Goodall published, on two websites, a comment on Professor Hughes’ study for REF on the degradation of wind turbine performance over time (See Carbon Commentary; and also the website of the Ecologist magazine). http://www.ref.org.uk/ref-blog
David Cameron calls many opponents of fracking “irrational” and says they are “religiously opposed” to the controversial technique. http://www.telegraph.co.uk/earth/energy/fracking/10572517/Fracking-opponents-are-irrational-says-David-Cameron.html
The number of onshore wind farms granted planning permission has risen by two thirds in the past three years, official figures have revealed. http://www.telegraph.co.uk/earth/energy/10571988/Number-of-planned-onshore-wind-farms-rises-by-two-thirds.html
POISON pen letters have been sent to a retired doctor and her husband after they objected to plans for a wind farm near their home. http://www.express.co.uk/news/uk/453945/Sinister-letters-sent-to-critics-of-wind-farm-scheme
A hydro scheme and plans for better digital links have been added to the Scottish Government list of nationally-important developments. The two key proposals are in a list of 14 schemes considered vital to economic growth. Planning minister Derek Mackay Read more
IT SOMETIMES seems as if every aspect of our lives is subject to environmental regulations of one kind or another. Empty wine bottles must be left out on the pavement in the appropriate receptacle. Every object you purchase comes with Read more