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.

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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.

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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 will be devastating to the unspoiled view we have from our house. In an attempt to have the application refused by Cornwall Council we are asking for your help in defeating this application.
I have below copied to you, the link to Cornwall Council Planning Department to allow you to make an objection.  We hope you will help us out and in your own words take the time to format and make your own objection to this turbine. We have been advised that on occasions objections made on line have not appeared on the site. If you have the time, may we ask that you also send a written objection to Cornwall Council. This can merely be a copy of your email. All objections will have to be made on or before 19 July 2013
You will appreciate that one of the attractions of Ogbeare to us is it’s isolation and outlook. The threat of the proposed turbine has been upsetting and depressing to us both and we hope with a concerted effort we can knock it for six. We will keep you informed of our progress.
If you feel you can help by objecting please do so.
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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 than an Agriculture business.

I wonder how many Farmers have realised that their income from Turbines and Solar power will be seriously reduced after taking into account Tax advisors fees and the proportional loss of Inheritance Tax Relief!

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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.

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