Colin Donald Business Editor Scottish Renewables, the body that promotes the wind-energy industry, has warned that changes in the law making it easier for anti-turbine protesters to challenge planning decisions will cost jobs and investment in Scotland. The group was Read more…
A couple fighting plans for a wind farm near their rural home have been told they can avoid having to look at the massive turbines – by growing a 17ft-high hedge around their property http://www.thejournal.co.uk/news/north-east-news/couple-told-wind-turbines-wont-5581315
The headline on your website regarding Dr Sarah Taylor’s recent report on health impacts relating to wind farms needs clarifying. The Shetland Times headline read, “Wind farms annoying but not damaging to health, NHS report finds”. If the person who Read more…
Opponents to the eight turbine windfarm at Brunta Hill have welcomed news that planning officers are recommending that it should not be given planning permission. Scottish Borders Council’s planning committee will decide on Monday, August 5, whether or not to Read more…
Climate change increases the risk of wars – and even fuels conflicts between individuals: This is the conclusion of a study published in the prestigious journal “Science”. But the paper has met with unusually strong criticism. Experts accuse the authors Read more…
Expert welcomes “largely positive framing” of new planning guidance for onshore renewable energy http://www.out-law.com/en/articles/2013/august/expert-welcomes-largely-positive-framing-of-new-planning-guidance-for-onshore-renewable-energy/
£1 billion wind farm that’s snubbed British workers: Jobs row erupts as Clegg opens offshore complex built and maintained by foreigners Read more: http://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-2382898/1-billion-wind-farm-thats-snubbed-British-workers-Jobs-row-erupts-Clegg-opens-offshore-complex-built-maintained-foreigners.html#ixzz2ankBkrvu Follow us: @MailOnline on Twitter | DailyMail on Facebook http://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-2382898/1-billion-wind-farm-thats-snubbed-British-workers-Jobs-row-erupts-Clegg-opens-offshore-complex-built-maintained-foreigners.html
A wind farm which could lie within a kilometre of the Southern Upland Way is being recommended for refusal by planning officials. The Brunta Hill scheme, proposed by developer PNE Wind, is set to be decided by members of the Read more…