Sunday 22nd October 2006

The Guardian   UK   online edition
Energy subsidy plan for homes runs out of cash   (article - web link)   21/10/06
Many thanks to L.E. for the above web link

Sunday Business Post   Dublin, Ireland   online edition
Company seeks to buy land for wind turbines   (article - web link)

Scotland on Sunday   UK   online edition
Winds of change   (article - web link)
Ease your power struggle   (article - web link)

Sunday Herald   UK   online edition
Airtricity unveils Canadian wind farm deal   (article - web link)

The Independent   UK   online edition
Cracking up: Ice turning to water, glaciers on the move - and a planet in peril   (article - web link)

The Observer   UK   online edition
At last - a crusade all Europe can agree on   (Leader - web link)
Shell's costs on Sakhalin spiralling   (business & media - web link)

The Guardian   UK   online edition
Householders face £200 tax to empty rubbish bins   (article - web link)

The Sunday Times   UK   online edition
Householders face £200 tax to empty rubbish bins   (article - web link)
It's so warm plants think spring is here   (article - web link)

Boomington Pantagraph   USA   online edition
Wind farms aren't as 'green' as they seem   (letter - web link)   21/10/06

North Texas e-News   USA   online edition
Cattle Raisers address conservation, wind power....   (article - web link)

Sky News   UK   online edition
Sky News: Should the White House be Greener? - Undermining The President + The Green Revolution Defying A President   (article + video footage - web link)

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23rd October 2006

The Guardian   UK   online edition
Biggest wind power project is blown off course as residents fight back   (article - web link)
'Fund clean energy with oil tax'   (article - web link)
Are you energy aware?   (Interactive Quiz - web link)

The Times   UK   online edition
For E.ON's British boss, there are big changes blowing in the wind   (article - web link)
Sticking to 70mph limit will reduce pollution   (article - web link)
Kettle power could keep streets alight   (article - web link)

The Independent   UK   online edition
Britons accused of wasting more energy than anyone else in Europe   (article - web link)
CO2 levels 'are highest since 1997'   (article - web link)
Campaigners call for windfall tax on North Sea oil firms   (article - web link)

Western Mail   UK   online edition
AM fears hospital decisions 'behind shut doors'   (article - web link)
Treasury fossil fuel revenues are falling   (article - web link)
Neurocentre decision is not party political   (letter - web link)
First letter on the WM web page
More political back-stabbing from AMs suffering pre-election nerves.

Daily Telegraph   UK   online edition
It's a mad,mad gardeners' world... and here are your photos to prove it
(article + readers climate change garden photos - web link)

The Herald   UK   online edition
£500,000 plan urges Scots to adopt greener life   (article - web link)

South Wales Evening Post   UK   online edition
Warm weather to blame for cancelled ops   (article - web link)

It isn't April 1st but still worth a read.....
Bright lights mystery still unexplained   (article - web link)

This is Hertfordshire   UK   online edition
Switch on to saving energy   (article - web link)

Energy Saving Trust   UK   online edition
Save Your 20%   (web link)

YAHOO Flickr   UK   online edition
Mynydd y Gwair photos   (photos + comment - web link)

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24th October 2006

Mainichi Daily News   Japan   online edition
Tokyo Report: Wind power projects face foul wind   (article - web link)   23/10/06

MSNBC   USA   online edition
Power company CEO ready for carbon diet   (article - web link)   23/10/06

NWTC   USA   online edition
National Wind Technology Centre   (article - web link)

Bloomberg.com   Worldwide
BlackRock's New Energy Fund Lures Investors on Climate Change   (article - web link)   23/10/06

Western Mail   UK   online edition
Valleys and West Wales share £1.24bn of Euro-cash   (article - web link)
Buying local could reduce eco-footprint   (article - web link)
Farmers fume at Tesco managers   (article - web link)
Not wind power but.... the strong back-bone of SOCME is comprised of Welsh uplands farmers

Welcome home! Choughs are back where they belong   (article - web link)
With breeding choughs now back in the vicinity after an absence of 100 years, here's another good reason why the proposed Scarweather Sands wind farm shouldn't be allowed to happen.

£45m project 'will bring 200 jobs'   (article - web link)
Mandelson charges into Wales to defend the EU   (article - web link)

The Scotsman   UK   online edition
Shamed Enron boss gets 24 years in prison   (article + many comments - web link)
WWF says humans living beyond means   (article - web link)

The Press and Journal   UK   online edition
Switch on to wiser energy use - plea   (article - web link)
Councillors told to reject Isle turbines   (article - web link)

South Wales Evening Post   UK   online edition
Firm may appeal   (article - web link)   18/10/06
Public meeting opens wind farm discussion   (article - web link)   20/10/06
Saucy stunt puts wind up opponents   (article + reader's comment - web link)
What a wind-up!   Editor's Opinion - .JPG file format 40.1 Kb)  
Copyright © South Wales Evening Post 24/10/06

The Naked Truth 1   The Naked Truth 2
Wales among biggest wasters   (article - web link)
Tourism vital for future   (letter - web link)   A wind turbine suggested for the Gower Peninsula ?
let's dispel wind myths   (letter - web link)

House of Commons Welsh Affairs Committee - Energy in Wales   UK   online edition
Fifth Special Report - Energy in Wales: Government Response to the Committee's third Report of Session 2005-06 HC 1656 - 24 October 2006   (html version (browsable) - web link)

House of Commons Welsh Affairs Committee - Energy in Wales   UK   online edition
Fifth Special Report - Energy in Wales: Government Response to the Committee's third Report of Session 2005-06 HC 1656 - 24 October 2006   (26 page downloadable .PDF file format 189 KB - web link)

Cambridge Evening News   UK   online edition
How to save the planet - and £500 a year   (article - web link)

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25th October 2006

BBC News   Wales, UK   online edition
A Welsh village sets the tempo in water   (article - web link)   22/10/06
Many thanks to C.E. for the above web link.

Easier Financial News   UK   online edition
Show commitment to environment by switching to a green energy tariff   (article - web link)   24/10/06

Grist Magazine   Seattle, USA   online edition
Brit's Eye View: U.K. goes offset-crazy, but how much is it helping the planet?
(article + comments + web links)   24/10/06

Workface   UK   web site
Stop Climate Chaos Coalition Event - London   (articles + many web links)
Many thanks to J.M. for the above information and comment of...
"Presumably as the Stop Climate Chaos coalition logo is up on the site, all the members of that support this view too?
Who on earth is financing this bunch, I wonder?"

Reuters   UK   online edition
Top power firms urge sustainable energy policies
(article - web link)

Easier Financial News   UK   online edition
Show commitment to environment by switching to a green energy tariff   (article - web link)   24/10/06

The Independent   UK   online edition
Parking permit plan targets 'gas guzzlers'   (article - web link)
Environmentalists find an unlikely new hero: Wal-Mart   (article - web link)
UK data-centres use more power in a year than the city of Leicester   (article - web link)
BP warns boom times over for oil   (article - web link)

The Times   UK   online edition
Beckett warns that climate change will increase risk of war   (article - web link)
Let there be light . . . or not   (2 letters - web link)

and continuing along the vein of yesterday's release of the DTI results from their GfK NOP opinion poll....
On a scale of 1 to 10, how tempted are you to thump a pollster?   (Comment - web link)

Summit Daily News   Frisco, CO, USA   online edition
Industry Q&A: Renewable and environmentally friendly energy sources   (article - web link)   24/10/06

The Guardian   UK   online edition
Ministers bow to pressure for climate bill   (article - web link)
When it comes to global warming, market rule poses mortal danger   (Comment - web link)

Western Mail   Wales, UK   online edition
Labour Budget defeated   (article - web link)
Rhodri accused on science policy   (article - web link)
Plans to cut carbon emissions outlined   (article - web link)
Lib-Dems take 'green tax' plan to the streets   (article - web link)

Green Consumer Guide.com   UK
Whitelee turbine deal announced   (article - web link)

Western Morning News   UK   online edition
Windfarm claim is just a Miller's Tale   (letter - web link)   24/10/06
Mature view on windfarms   (letter - web link)   24/10/06
Breezy up there   (letter - web link)   24/10/06
Change of name?   (letter - web link)   24/10/06
Is it a tax scam?   (letter - web link)   24/10/06
Hype and hysteria over global warming   (letter - web link)   24/10/06

Yorkshire Post Today   UK   online edition
RAF veterans welcome wind farm project   (article - web link)

South Wales Guardian   Wales, UK
Calendar girls   (Front page article + photo - .JPG file format 241 KB)
Copyright © South Wales Guardian 25/10/06

Carmarthen Journal   Wales, UK
Turbines will bring danger   (letter - .JPG file format 210 KB)
Copyright © Carmarthen Journal 25/10/06
We need to act right now   (letter - .JPG file format 84.5 KB)
Copyright © Carmarthen Journal 25/10/06
Clear benefits to wind power   (letter - .JPG file format 105 KB)
Copyright © Carmarthen Journal 25/10/06
Green tax is way forward   (letter - .JPG file format 20 KB)
Copyright © Carmarthen Journal 25/10/06
Pick up free light bulbs   (article - .JPG file format 75.2 KB)
Copyright © Carmarthen Journal 25/10/06
Planning News   (notice - .JPG file format 21.5 KB)
Copyright © Carmarthen Journal 25/10/06
This is the same wind farm developer that has applied for planning permission, a couple of miles away on Mynydd y Betws.
What's going on -eh?
Watch this space for further developments.

24dash.com   UK
Bristol bids for 'UK's green capital' title   (article - web link)

TheyWorkForYou.com   UK
Trade and Industry: Windfarms   (Hansard Written answers - web link)
Many thanks to L.E. for the above web link.

Press and Journal   UK   online edition
Bothered by wind in our Wild and Beautiful land   (article - web link)   23/10/06

BBC News   UK   online edition
Wind turbine tower lost overboard   (article - web link)
Radioactive waste 'to be buried'   (article - web link)
Cameron urges climate change law   (article - web link)

WindTech International   Netherlands   online edition
Breakthrough in the expansion of offshore wind energy   (article - web link)

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26th October 2006

BBC News   UK   online edition
Rural struggle without mains gas   (article - web link)   25/10/06

Infolink Architecture & Building   Australia   online edition
Renewable energy with Air-X wind turbines   (article - web link)

Western Mail   Wales, UK   online edition
Just how much is it costing you to check your email?   (article - web link)

The Independent   UK   online edition
Leading article: The time for prevarication and warm words is over   (article - web link)
One day in the green life of a man on a mission   (article - web link)
Climate change: "Our" green paper   (article - web link)
It has long been known that The Independent newspaper is one of the foremost climate change protagonist's in the UK, and a statement in the above article clearly indicates that is also pro-wind power - BIG TIME.
Blair condemned for 'toothless' approach to climate legislation   (article - web link)
How the green shoots of change are sprouting around Britain   (article - web link)
Man power: a great alternative     ???   (article - web link)

The Guardian   UK   online edition
Tackle climate change or face deep recession, world's leaders warned   (article - web link)
Bidding for the environment   (article + comment - web link)
Australians fight fear of power crisis with giant solar site   (article - web link)
Time running out fast for oldest nuclear plants, warn inspectors   (article - web link)
Blowing in the wind   (article - web link)
Some answers about domestic mini-wind turbines.

The Scotsman   UK   online edition
Warning on winter power shortages   (article + many readers' comments - web link)
Councils offered millions to take nuclear waste   (article + many readers' comments - web link)

BSN - British Satellite News   UK   online edition
Moving towards a more sustainable energy policy   (news script - web link)

TheyWorkForYou.com   UK
Trade and Industry: Windfarms   (Hansard Written answers - web link)   25/10/06
Many thanks to L.E. for the above web link.

South Wales Evening Post   Wales, UK
Turn tide on green issues   (Editor's opinion - .JPG file format 93.3 KB)
Copyright © South Wales Evening Post 26/10/06
Tides turn on lagoon project   (article - .JPG file format 178 KB)
Copyright © South Wales Evening Post 26/10/06
Wind issue no joke   (letter - web link)
Tourism is way ahead   (letter - web link)

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AM experiences Cardiff journey   (article - web link)
Slow road for Elin   (article - web link)
Anger over petition refusal   (article + reader's comment - web link)   25/10/06
Final plea to sign up   (article + reader's comment - web link)

The Comet 24   Herts, UK   online edition
Plans for wind turbines   (article - web link)  

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27th October 2006

The Times   UK   online edition
Going green is not cheap   (article - web link)
Election puts up price of British democracy - by £23,000 per MP   (article - web link)
... by contrast the neighbours are positive paragons of parsimony   (article - web link)
'It's no gravy train - we offer you real value for money'   (article - web link)
Disgraced Tory racked up £67,745 bill before he left   (article - web link)

The Guardian   UK   online edition
Sea change: why global warming could leave Britain feeling the cold   (article - web link)

Western Mail   UK   online edition
N.B.   Internet "phishing" warning
He's a bit of a WAG, that Sir Ioan - but seriously, beware the internet scams   (article - web link)
Edited version of the letter   (article - web link)
Welsh politicians' £1m travel bill   (article - web link)
OS maps out special edition for 'Ospreylia'   (article - web link)
Let us hope that this region of Wales doesn't get renamed in the not too distant future to   'nPoweralia'.
How about?   (article - web link)
Craig Cilhenre woodlands, Pontardawe   (article - web link)
No doubt, visitors will be able to view the present and proposed wind farm sites ?
Bills, bills, bills   (letter - web link)
Scroll down the WM letter page to the 5th letter

South Wales Evening Post   UK   online edition
Climate change action call   (article - web link)
Radioactive waste plan for Wales   (article - web link)

The Scotsman   UK   online edition
Secure energy supplies   (letter + comments - web link)
£65bn - soaring cost of nuclear clean-up   (article + many comments - web link)

NREL  USA
Ice throw from wind turbines (22 page .PDF file format document - 664 KB)
Copyright © National Renewable Energy Laboratory - USA Dec, 2005
Many thanks to A. (USA) for the above information and the additional comment of...
"The National Wind Coordinating Council, December 2005, makes the same recommendations as does General Electric for ice throw from wind turbines: (page 17 of 22.)
The SIMPLE FORMULA is:
(Rotor Diameter plus Hub height) times 1.5 as the SAFETY ZONE.
(USA Law)...Since the Companies approaching the Town are Limited Liability Companies, please check with the DOS, as well as your insurance broker, as to the liability of not following the National Wind Council's Recommendations in your Local Law and how much more conservative your Local Law has to be in order to protect the town and its taxpayers."

Cohocton Wind Watch  NY, USA
Hillary and Industral Wind Turbines   (Blog site - web link)   26/11/06

Times & Star   UK   online edition
Wind farm plan for Oughterside   (larticle - web link)

globeandmail.com   Canada
Using too much gas? Try dropping a few....   (Comment + 43 readers comments - web link)
N.B. In the interest of International harmony, the SOCME web site is not responsible for the content of external internet sites.

Isle of Wight County Press   UK   online edition
D-Day looms for wind farm scheme   (article - web link)

Newsquest South-West: Somerset News   UK   online edition
Two 'blots on the landscape'   (article - web link)

Climate Crisis Coalition - News Archive   UK   online edition
Daily News   (article - web link)

Oilvoice   UK   online edition
Scottish Marine Energy scheme open for Applications   (Press Release - web link)

PR Newswire   UK   online edition
UK paves way for non-Kyoto Countries to join international carbon market   (News Release - web link)

Spalding Today   UK   online edition
Chance to invest in wind turbines   (article - web link)

housefund.co.uk
Bonus for green households   (article - web link)

Neath Guardian   UK   online edition
Battle lines drawn against power plant   (article - web link)   26/10/06

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Saturday 28th October 2006

The Age   Australia   online edition
A huge wind farm and a dire warning   (article - web link)

South Wales Evening Post   Wales, UK   online edition
Wind myths exposed   (letter - web link)
Powerful argument   (letter - web link)
Environmental challenge for schoolchildren   (article - web link)

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103,000 reasons not to move unit   (article - web link)
'My life depends on City experts'   (article - web link)
Looking back on campaign   (article - web link)
Why it should stay...   (article - web link)

Western Mail   Wales, UK   online edition
Green award goes to caves advisors   (article - web link)
Knowing the way in which the Welsh Assembly work, this might possibly be a future dumping ground for some of the UK's highly hazardous nuclear waste

The Independent   UK   online edition
Ministers rush out green initiatives ahead of Stern report   (article - web link)
Leading article: Carbon emissions are rising   (subscription article - web link)

The Guardian   UK   online edition
Figures reveal Europe falling far short of climate targets   (article - web link)
Spend, spend, spwnd plan to tackle warming   (article - web link)

The Times   UK   online edition
The carbon-free 'ecopolis' ready to rise from a toxic East End gasworks   (article + graphic - web link)
Leading article: Green is good   (article - web link)
Watchdog to check on 'green' adverts   (article - web link)
Letters to the Editor: Climate call   (All Party Group letter - web link)

The Staffordshire Sentinel   UK   online edition
Footpaths could be re-directed for turbines   (article - web link)

thisismoney.co.uk   UK
Do green tariffs help the planet?   (article - web link)   27/10/06
An interesting statement in the above article from FoE - of all people!

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