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15th February 2007

BBC News UK  
Island wind farm set for backing     (article - web link)
Transport targets 'not being met'     (article - web link)
Morgan climate remarks criticised     (article - web link) 14/02/07
Arrests at gas pipeline protest     (article + short video clip - web link) 14/02/07
Nuclear review 'was misleading'      (article - web link)

The American Spectator USA  
Special Report: Tilting at Wind Energy     (article - web link)

Wirral Globe England , UK  
'We need the unbiased facts'     (article - web link) 14/02/07

Western Mail Wales, UK  
13 arrested as work on LNG terminal is halted     (article - web link)

The Independent UK  
Patrick Moore: Nuclear energy? Yes please...     (Comment - web link)
Snow storms sweep across US     (article - web link)
Greenpeace wins nuclear power legal decision     (article - web link)
Many thanks to B & E.G. for the above web link and comment of.....
"We heard on the radio this morning that Greenpeace, in a high court action, successfully defeated the govt's policy of building new nuclear power stations.
Wondering if the wind warriors could use a similar strategy to prevent further wind farm development?"

The Guardian UK  
Road pricing will not end congestion, warn MPs     (article - web link)

The Daily Telegraph UK  
Tibetan shepherds welcome climate change     (article - web link)
In pictures: Tibet's melting glaciers     (photo slide-show - web link)

Physics World UK   Physics World cover

Hot topic: A model approach to climate change     (Feature article - web link)
  Photo: Copyright © Physics World Magazine February, 2007
This should be of some interest to all budding climatologists

Carmarthenshire County Council Planning Department S.Wales, UK  
Notification of Wind farm Public Inquiry Letter   (Page 1 - .JPG file format 116 KB)
Copyright © Carmarthenshire County Council 07/02/07

Notification of Wind farm Public Inquiry Letter   (Page 2 - .JPG file format 126 KB)
Copyright © Carmarthenshire County Council 07/02/07

Notification of Wind farm Public Inquiry Letter   (Page 3 - .JPG file format 110 KB)
Copyright © Carmarthenshire County Council 07/02/07

The Planning Inspectorate Wales, UK  
Guide to taking part in planning appeals     ( - web link)

Glamorgan Gazette S.Wales, UK  
Windfarm ojections aren't just spin   (Letter - .JPG file format 97.7 KB)
Copyright © Glamorgan Gazette 15/02/07

What value to our electricity supply?   (Letter - .JPG file format 92.2 KB)
Copyright © Glamorgan Gazette 15/02/07

AM's comments made me cringe
Saving energy is the answer
 
(2 Letters - .JPG file format 173 KB)
Copyright © Glamorgan Gazette 15/02/07

Many thanks to C. V. for the above scans

The Northern Times UK  
Energy firm faces wind farm critics     (article - web link)

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16th February 2007

The Times UK  
Court victory by Greenpeace fails to dampen ministers' nuclear ambition     (article - web link)

The Daily Telegraph UK  
World leaders reach climate change agreeement     (article - web link)

BBC News UK  
Wind farm divides community     (video footage -web link)
A plan to build 181 giant wind turbines on the Isle of Lewis has divided the local community.

Well worth watching online if only to see the gigantic scale of this proposed wind farm installation on a computer simulation video and to listen to the comments of some of the islanders.

The Independent UK  
Scientists sound alarm over melting Antarctic ice sheets     (article - web link)
PM's nuclear power consultation was a a sham, court rules     (article - web link)
Many thanks to C.V. for the above web link and comment of.....
"If this consultation was a sham what was TAN8?"

Western Mail Wales, UK  
Hospital patients' test results found in lane     (article - web link)
If this wasn't so serious with regard to patient confidentiality, it would make quite a laughable sketch in a "Laurel & Hardy" comedy film. It sounds just about the right ilk for one.
Hain calls for free TV licences     (article - web link) 15/02/07
Oh! oh! It sounds as if Hain is on a vote-catching promotional stunt.

The Inter Press Service  
Environment: Germany putting more wind into Energy     (article - web link)
Many thanks to A. D. for the above web link

The Star   S.Yorkshire, UK
Windfarm protest     (article - web link)

CBBC Newsround -   Children's TV London, UK
Huge wind farm coming to Scotland     (article + online voting facility + web links)

The Scotsman   UK
Dounreay, part of £3.3bn industry, fined just £140,000 for radioactive dumping     (article + readers' comments - web link)

Carmarthen Journal (Lampeter Edition) - W.Wales, UK  
Appeal for Rhos Garn Whilgarn wind farm project   (article - .JPG file format 164 KB)
Copyright © Carmarthen Journal 15/02/07

Many thanks to L. E. for the above scan

South Wales Evening Post   UK
City to take starring role in movie     (article + readers' comments - web link)
Coastal path problem could cost millions     (article - web link)

Shropshire Star   England, UK
Planners to assess wind farm     (article - web link)

The Cumberland News   UK
Plans for wind farm rejected     (article - web link)

NewStatesman   UK
A corrupt system that affects us all     (article + readers' comments - web link)
Many thanks to E. M. for the above scan

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Saturday 17th February 2007

The Daily Telegraph UK  
Biggest onshore wind farm approved     (article - web link)
Double standards over online replies     (letter - web link)
Nuclear future     (letter - web link)

The Independent UK  
Britain in bloom when it's not meant to be     (article - web link)
From VP to MC - Gore reveals stars for shows to save the world     (article - web link)

The Times UK  
N.B.   Urban turbines struggle to turn a profit     (article + readers' comments - web link)
Bush isolated on Iraq and climate change     (article - web link)

The Herald Scotland, UK  
Deal on greenhouse gas as levels hit new high     (article - web link)

Western Mail UK  
Lights on, sun out     (letter - web link)
Scroll down the WM letters page to the 5th letter.   16/02/07

sssspirit of modern Wales is just waiting to be captured foever in your digital masterpiece     (article - web link)
Surely the most iconic digital image of Wales in the 21st century would consist of row upon row of giant wind turbines standing idly on the horizon of a barren hilltop?

The The Press and Journal Scotland, UK  
N.B.   Isles windfarm would be illegal, warns RSPB     (article - web link) 15/02/07

BBC News Wales, UK  
Cardigan Bay oil exploration demo     (article - web link)

The Argus Lewes, E.Sussex, England, UK  
wind turbine plans dealt blow     (article - web link) 12/02/07
Online voters back opera's turbine plan     (article - web link) 15/02/07

South Wales Evening Post UK  
Rhodri in talks over surgery changes     (article - web link)
Hospital havoc left patients in ambulance limbo     (article - web link)

World.De Deutsche Welle UK   Germany
Energy: EU nearer to common Energy Policy after summit breakthrough  
(article - web link) 15/02/07

Many thanks to J.M. for the above web link

BBC TV   UK
The Politics Show: Wind Farms - In whose backyard? noon Sunday 18th February  
(article - web link) 16/02/07

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Sunday 18th February 2007

BBC TV   UK
The Politics Show: Wind Farms - In whose backyard? noon Sunday 18th February  
(article - web link) 16/02/07

The Sunday Telegraph   UK
Christopher Booker's Notebook: Turbines sacrifice beauty to futility   (article - web link)
Newfangleness   (letter - web link)
'Green energy' project gives Swiss the shakes   (article - web link)
Many thanks to V. C. for the above web link

The Guardian   UK
Tony Blair: The e-petition shows that my government is listening  
(Prime Minister's 'waffle' + readers' comments- web link)

The Independent on Sunday   UK
Nation's gin tree in need of tonic  
(article - web link)

The Sunday Times   UK
Rod Liddle: Cameron the turbine Tory is all wind  
(Columnist Comment - web link)

Go nuclear, save the planet  
(article - web link)

National Grid - SYS 2006 Seven Year Statement, 2006   UK
Fluctuating Unpredictable Output and Standby Capacity    ( - web link)
Growth and Location of Wind Farms    ( - web link)
Many thanks to D.J.E. for both of the above web links

The Scotland on Sunday   UK
Ministers plan to scrap car tax as sweetener for road tolls  
(article + many readers' comments - web link)

Barre Montpelier Times Argus  VT, USA
Wind opponents need to get facts straight  
(article - web link)

Sky News  
A message from the PM     (article - web link)

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19th February 2007

BBC TV   UK
The Politics Show: Wind Farms - In whose backyard? noon Sunday 18th February  
(article - web link) 16/02/07

N.B.   If you weren't able to tune in and watch the above advertised TV programme, you can do so now online thanks to an extremely vigilant and resourceful campaigner from Wales who took part in the studio debate.

BBC TV - Points West "The Politics Show"   UK
Politics Show Studio debate: wind farms - In whose backyard?     (20 min 03 secs video footage - web link)
To take full advantage of viewing and listening to the above video link of the studio debate which includes Dale Vince (chief exec. Ecotricity); Chris Thomlinson (BWEA); together with pro and anti-wind power campaigners, it is preferable if you have a Broadband internet connection to ensure a continous uninterrupted streaming video reception.
You will also need the
FREE RealPlayer media player software
  How to download RealPlayer  ( - web link)
Very many thanks to C.E. for the above "Politics Show" studio debate video link

Footnote: This is highly recommended viewing, so if you don't have a broadband internet connection, please check if a friend, neighbour or acquaintance has one to enable you to watch the programme, and please remember that the BBC welcomes your e-mail feedback comments on the show which you can complete on the following web link
The Politics Show: Wind Farms - In whose backyard? Feedback Comments facility  
(- web link) 16/02/07

John O'Groat Journal   Thurso, Scotland, UK
'These turbines are going to desecrate our landscape'     (article - web link) 16/02/07

The Herald   Scotland, UK
Village unites to stop plan for wind turbines     (article - web link)

The Independent   UK
Organic farming 'no better for the environment'     (article - web link)

The Daily Telegraph   UK
Drivers face £600 bill for an in-car road pricing black box     (article - web link)

This Is Lancashire   Blackburn, England, UK
Wind turbine planned at farm     (article - web link)

The Scotsman   UK
UK climate change impact 'underestimated due to undeclared emissions'     (article + readers' comments - web link)

Western Mail   Wales, UK
Domestic energy price war heats up     (article - web link)
Submerged Senedd     (letter - web link)
Scroll down the WM letters page to the 7th letter

The Times   UK
Npower customers to wait for savings     (article - web link)
The above article states, “Npower spent most of last year with its hand in the cookie jar and today it is being less than generous in sharing the crumbs with its customers,   so they must be saving their pennies for more wind turbines!!"
font Man arrested over letter bomb campaign     (article - web link)
Proposals for windfarm links to the Grid come under attack     (article - web link)

Stornoway Today   UK
Grid capacity in Lewis and Harris allocated     (article - web link) 15/02/07

BBC News   UK
'Now or never' for climate change action     (article - web link) 18/02/07
'Testing time' for EU climate policy     (article - web link) 18/02/07
£10m burns unit expansion starts     (article - web link)

24dash.com   UK
'Thames Estuary green energy project given go-ahead     (article - web link)

South Wales Evening Post   UK

Grim Reaper
  Photo: Copyright © South Wales Evening Post 19/02/07 'Hundreds link up for coffin protest     (article - web link)

The Sentinel   Staffordshire, England, UK
Farmer opts out of wind farm     (article - web link) 18/02/07

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20th February 2007

The Scotsman   UK
Wave farm points way ahead for Scotland     (article + readers' comments + web links)
PLEASE NOTE: "SOCME is not responsible for external web site content."
Second chance on wave power    (article - web link)
Oil and gas to come at much higher price     (article - web link)
Government green light to 140-turbine wind farm off English coast     (article + readers' comments - web link)

East Anglian Daily Times   Suffolk, England, UK
Massive wind farm gets go-ahead     (article - web link)

The Daily Telegraph   UK
Wind farm to power Suffolk is approved     (article - web link)
Warning:  'Drive-by pharming' security alert on web     (article - web link)

The Independent   UK
Carbon-free living: China's green leap forward     (article - web link)

Western Mail   Wales, UK
Developments designed for cars     (article - web link)
Sounds like typical Government planning directives.
£6.8m waiting to be claimed     (article - web link)
£5k fine if you block lifesavers     (article - web link)

Stuff.co   New Zealand
Meridian may return to 'dirty' energy     (article - web link) 19/02/07

Yorkshire Post Today   UK
Planners favour go-ahead for wind farm at disused airfield     (article - web link)

Peterborough Evening Telegraph   UK
Wind farms across the UK     (article - web link)

South Wales Evening Post   UK
'Magnificent' Gower beach tops UK poll     (article - web link)

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21st February 2007

The Scotsman   UK
SNH fights on against wind farm     (article + readers' comments - web link)
Scotland seas into the future     (article + readers' comments - web link)

Supermini sales soar as buyers give fuel price rises the body swerve     (article + readers' comments - web link)

Engineer Live   London, UK
Europe 'pre-eminent in renewables'     (article - web link)

Hemelhempstead Today   UK
Royal visit for award-winning eco-friendly company HQ     (article - web link)

North Devon Gazette & Advertiser   Barnstaple, England, UK
County backs wind farm     (article - web link)

Western Mail   Wales, UK
'You've never had a proper job'     (article - web link)
Storms damage coastal path     (article - web link)

South Wales Echo   Wales, UK
'I'm to blame for 999 fiasco'     (article - web link)

South Wales Evening Post   UK
Chairman to be named for probe on surgery shock     (article - web link)

The Guardian   UK
Green light for Australian ban on old-style bulb     (article - web link)
I-Count: 'We need to reach people on the fringe of the climate change debate'     (article - web link)

The Driffield Today   England, UK
Time for Nimbys to grow up     (Letter - web link)

The Independent   UK
How many Australians does it take to change all the light bulbs?     (article - web link)

BBC News   UK
Doctors' regulatory power 'to go'     (article - web link)  
Reaction: Medical regulation reform         (article - web link)
Mining worries in Brecon Beacons    
  (article - web link) 20/02/07
N.B.In the above article, please take special note of the words of the Enviroment Minister Carwyn Jones AM, "The Welsh Assembly Government is a signatory to the European landscape convention and we believe that they should put more value on the landscape that we have been entrusted with."   Yet at the same time, the Welsh Assembly Government seem hell bent on covering the landscape of Wales with gigantic industrial wind turbines.
CO2 claim over gas power station     (article - web link)
North-south airline revealed     (short video clip - web link)

The Shropshire Star   UK
Up close with a wind farm     (article - web link)  

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