Although one part of Peeblesshire will still be exempt from hosting wind farms, others may not be so lucky as Scotland’s drive to have all its energy needs met from renewable sources goes up a gear. Concerned councillors have Read more
The proposal for five huge wind turbines at Tillyrie Hill, four kilometres north-west of Milnathort, was scrutinised by the Scottish Executive and then rejected. http://www.perthshireadvertiser.co.uk/perthshire-news/tm_method=full&objectid=20719856&siteid=88886-name_page.html
Gas prices in Britain could halve after 2030 because of the global shale gas revolution, according to a report by Navigant that is at odds with the latest government forecasts. Analysts said that the findings further undermine the Government’s economic Read more
The John Muir Trust has lodged an objection to a major wind farm extension on core wild land in South Lewis famed for its golden and white-tailed eagles. http://www.stornowaygazette.co.uk/news/local-headlines/trust-lodges-objection-to-island-wind-farm-extension-1-3006276
A LEADING conservation charity has warned that a controversial wind farm could have harmful long-term economic consequences for Easter Ross. http://www.ross-shirejournal.co.uk/News/Charity-claims-Glenmorie-turbines-will-harm-local-economy-18072013.htm
Summer is now in full swing and the Arctic sea ice that formed over the wintertime is now steadily melting. Typically the minimum in sea ice extent is reached in mid September. Last year (2012) a new melt record was Read more
In late June the British Geological Survey announced the world’s largest shale-gas field. The Bowland Shale, which lies beneath Lancashire and Yorkshire, contains 50% more gas than the combined reserves of two of the largest fields in the United States, Read more
The study by Navigant Consulting backs up David Cameron’s claim that shale gas drilling could help cut the cost of living for families struggling with average bills of more than £1,300 per year. http://www.telegraph.co.uk/finance/newsbysector/energy/10186007/Gas-prices-could-fall-by-a-quarter-with-shale-drilling-Government-advisers-say.html