Let’s enjoy some good climate news: the block on UK onshore wind farms is no more | Max Wakefield
by Max Wakefield from Environment | The Guardian on (#506A8)
Onshore wind companies can now compete for clean energy contracts. Despite onerous planning barriers, this is a big step
On Monday, the government did something remarkable. In the windiest country in Europe, it finally ended a five-year block on new onshore wind turbines. It's a victory for campaigners, and anyone who wants action on the climate crisis and cares about lower energy bills in future.
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