Author Archives: mabrake

The dirty secret of Britains power madness: Polluting diesel generators built in secret by foreign companies to kick in when theres no wind for turbines – and other insane but true eco-scandals | Mail Online

Posted on July 15, 2013 by mabrake

  The dirty secret of Britains power madness: Polluting diesel generators built in secret by foreign companies to kick in when theres no wind for turbines – and other insane but true eco-scandals | Mail Online.

Posted in From the Press | Comments Off on The dirty secret of Britains power madness: Polluting diesel generators built in secret by foreign companies to kick in when theres no wind for turbines – and other insane but true eco-scandals | Mail Online

Wind farm subsidies cut by 25 per cent – Telegraph

Posted on July 15, 2013 by mabrake

Not quite what the headline indicates but subsidies will only be paid for 15 years rather than 20 year so better than nothing! Wind farm subsidies cut by 25 per cent – Telegraph.

Posted in From the Press | Comments Off on Wind farm subsidies cut by 25 per cent – Telegraph

Turbine Application PA13/03948 North Tamerton, Holsworthy, Cornwall

Posted on July 8, 2013 by mabrake

I’ve received the following from a couple who live close to the proposed site:- We have recently received notice of an application for a 55 meter wind turbine 500 meters to the south of Ogbeare Hall. We believe the turbine … Continue reading →

Posted in General Updates | Comments Off on Turbine Application PA13/03948 North Tamerton, Holsworthy, Cornwall

Farmers with Wind Turbines/Solar Farms may lose Inheritance Tax relief

Posted on July 4, 2013 by mabrake

Now coming to light is the fact that farmers who install Wind Turbines and or Solar Farms are liable to lose a large proportion of their Inheritance Tax relief as they will now be regarded as an Investment business rather … Continue reading →

Posted in General Updates | Comments Off on Farmers with Wind Turbines/Solar Farms may lose Inheritance Tax relief

Wind farms touted as green energy source but have impact on birds | Local & Regional | KATU.com – Portland News, Sports, Traffic Weather and Breaking News – Portland, Oregon

Posted on July 2, 2013 by mabrake

The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service estimates 440,000 birds are killed nationwide each year by wind farms. The number is expected to reach one million per year by 2030. via Wind farms touted as green energy source but have impact … Continue reading →

Posted in From the Press | Comments Off on Wind farms touted as green energy source but have impact on birds | Local & Regional | KATU.com – Portland News, Sports, Traffic Weather and Breaking News – Portland, Oregon