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Study warns offshore wind structures leach hazardous metals into marine environment

A new peer-reviewed study has warned that the rapid expansion of offshore wind farms could be releasing significant quantities of hazardous metals into marine ecosystems, with potential long-term consequences for seabed health and marine species. The research, published in Marine Pollution Bulletin and conducted by scientists from Bangor University, Imperial College London, and other institutions, examined how materials used in offshore wind inf…Read Article

Chemical emissions from offshore wind farms: From identification to challenges in impact assessment and regulation

Highlights More than 200 compounds that can be emitted from offshore wind farms are listed. Coatings and anodes account for the highest number of potentially released compounds. Lack of occurrence and detailed toxicity data hamper a full risk assessment. Regulations to reduce offshore wind farm chemical emissions are not yet harmonized. Elena Hengstmann, Pablo Zapata Corella, Katharina Alter, Maria J. Belzunce-Segarra, Andy M. Booth, Javier Cast…Regulation Read Article

‘Significant risks’: landowners oppose wind farm plan north of Bendigo

More than 1500 people signed a petition asking a wind farm proponent to relocate its proposed project. The petition, which calls on the state government to reject Fera Australia’s application to build a wind farm in the Koyuga Naneella area near Rochester, was presented to state parliament this week. Fera Australia’s website states its aim is to install 20-25 turbines across two sites. “Fera [Australia] plans to integrate the project into the Be…Renewable Energy · Bendigo Read Article

Highlanders rise up against the march of massive wind turbines and power pylons, saying ‘we’ve had enough’

In an unprecedented gathering, politicians and councillors have joined forces to halt the massive march of pylons and wind turbines across the Highlands. Campaigners claim the area is being blighted and wrecked by towering structures – and community benefit payments are no compensation for what is being lost. They say enough is enough in an area that relies on tourism based on natural beauty. Councillor Helen Crawford who chaired the meeting fou…Wind Power · Scotland Read Article

SNP’s bid to save seabirds rubbished by charity after it accepted huge wind farm which will kill tens of thousands

RSPB Scotland criticised the Scottish Government for outlining plans to save seabirds – two weeks after granting planning permission for massive turbines which will kill them. The Scottish Government’s last gasp bid to save thousands of seabirds from extinction has been rubbished by a leading charity. The RSPB pointed out that just 13 days ago SNP Ministers granted permission for one of the world’s largest wind firms despite warnings it will kil…SNP · Scotland Read Article

Decision to refuse planning for three wind turbines in Clare is appealed to An Coimisiún Pleanála

An appeal has been lodged to An Coimisiún Pleanála after Clare County Council refused planning permission for three wind turbines that saw over 200 objections being submitted. Lodged to Clare County Council earlier this year by Moanmore Lower Green Energy, the development includes the erection of three wind turbines in Moanmore Lower, in the Kilrush area. Following a refusal form the local authority, Moanmore Lower Green Energy has recently lodg…Wind Power · Clare Read Article

Concerns over wind project on Laois-Kilkenny border

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Two communities on the Laois-Kilkenny border say they are concerned about the environmental and health impacts of a proposed wind project in their area and are appealing to the Government to urgently update guidelines around wind energy projects.Health · Laois See the Story

New Jersey Delays JCP&L Offshore Wind Transmission Project 30 Months

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The Trump administration has moved to slow or halt the development of renewables, including New Jersey's first offshore wind project, the 1.5-GW Atlantic Shores 1.Energy · New Jersey See the Story

Residents and Councillor Object to Plans for 150metre Tall Wind Turbine

Planning statement argues proposal would have 'no significant or unacceptable effects on amenity, landscape, ecology or any other sensitive environmental assets'Wind Power · Hartlepool See the Story

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