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People Living Close to Wind Farms

February 24, 2009

If you have a wind energy project proposed close to where you live it can sometimes be difficult to establish what the potential implications on you personally might be. There is no substitute for doing your own research and the best way to do this is to go and see a wind farm and if possible talk to the neighbours.

This video talks about the role of renewable energy and specifically wind energy in New York. It features first-hand accounts from people living near wind farms and also experts in the energy and the environment fields.

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Scotland Embraces Renewable Energy but Fights Against Nuclear Energy Imposition

February 23, 2009

Nuclear Waste

The Scots do not hold back when it comes to renewable energy. Scotland’s Chief Scientific adviser, Anne Glover, speaking on BBC Politics confirmed this week that Scotland has the scientific and engineering skills to develop 40% of Europe’s renewable energy potential.

MSP Rob Gibson a member of the Scottish Parliament’s Transport and Climate Change Committee – welcomed Prof. Glover’s comments and said “Every penny wasted on new nuclear technology would be a penny less for the development of clean, green energy.

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New Renewable Energy for Antarctic Base

February 21, 2009

New renewable energy for antarctic base

Nine ambitious npower employees are to set off for the antarctic this week to examine the further potential for renewable energy at explorer Robert Swan’s conservation base in Bellinghausen. The npower/ Robert Swan team were last year the first to power a base entirely by renewable energy.

Robert Swan, the first man ever to walk to both the North and South poles is taking the team of nine to the E-base in antarctica on his ‘Inspire Antarctic Expedition’.

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