NEWS ARCHIVE 2004

	Community news - Yorkshire: pot calling the kettle... 29 October 2004 With a coal-fired power plant in the backyard, one would think that a wind farm would be a welcome turn of fortune for the town of Selby. But an 11-person committee is speaking out against the wind farm for primarily visual concerns. Why, community members will be upset when it blocks their view of the coal plant? more...

Community-owned wind farm wins award 26 October 2004 The UK's first community owned renewable energy co-operative, Baywind, was ranked as one of five winners in this year's Enterprising Solutions Award, established to recognise and celebrate the best social and community enterprises, particularly long-term sustainable businesses. Baywind was selected out of numerous entries for its innovative approach to community owned renewable energy, ensuring long-term income for rural communities. more...

Monbiot vs Bellamy 25 October 2004 In a Guardian article published earlier this year, George Monbiot points out "We live in the happiest, healthiest and most peaceful era in human history." And because of climate change "it will not last long." This has David Bellamy bent out of shape and he has taken his annoyance out on wind farms. Monbiot shreds Bellamy's arguments, and there's been no sign of him since. Is he out enjoying these "good times" because he now knows climate change will hinder his retirement? Read George Monbiot’s article: Goodbye, Kind World Read the Bellamy and Monbiot correspondence

Booed by small children, pursued by a polar bear, Howard speaks against local wind farm 22 October 2004 After the Tory leader's impassioned speech last month about the need for strong leadership on climate change, one might think Michael Howard's appearance at a public inquiring about a local wind farm would be equally enthusiastic. Instead the opposition leader is attempting to scupper a proposed wind farm in his constituency. more...

Sparking off the energy revolution 19 October 2004 This man may not look like much of an environmentalist, but he is helping to build a future that is not only clean and green, but one that will generate jobs and create a new industry in Britain. more...

Victory: Offshore wind farm will be built at Swansea bay 5 October 2004 The future is looks brighter from Swansea bay, the Scarweather Sands offshore wind farm has made it over the last remaining hurdle in the Welsh Assembly and the project can go ahead without delay. more...

Assembly members confronted with support for wind power 20 September 2004 Welsh assembly members return for the new session, ready to decide the fate of the proposed offshore wind farm at Scarweather Sands. Greenpeace projected "80% Want Offshore Wind" across the front of the Cardiff bay buildings in 30ft high letters along with huge photographs showing the devastation that global warming can cause.more...

Majority support wind energy in run up to the election 13 September 2004 The new poll by ICM shows that 80 percent of people support government plans to significantly increase the number of wind turbines in Britain, with just eight percent opposed. And the Labour and Conservative party leaders are taking advantage of this growing support to fight for top spot as climate change crusader this week. more...

Four thousand demand go-ahead for Hinkley wind farm 25 August 2004 Letters from four thousand people supporting a local wind farm were presented to West Somerset District Council this afternoon. more...

Support Scarweather Sands wind farm 9 August 2004 Despite being given the go-ahead by the Planning Committe of the Welsh assembly, the battle for Scarweather is not yet won. Find out how you can help here. more...

Planning system favours wind 9 August 2004 New Planning guidelines issued by Deputy Prime Minister John Prescott have been welcomed by Friends of the Earth and Greenpeace. more...

Out with the coal! 6 August 2004 Plans have been submitted by Wind Prospect for a wind farm at Rusholme, near Drax in Yorkshire. more...

Hinkley Wind Farm plan submitted 3 August 2004 A proposal for 12 turbines next to Hinkley Point nuclear power station has been submitted to West Somerset Council. more...

Tories aim to derail drive for wind 26 July 2004 Tory leader Michael Howard has joined forces with global warming denying TV naturalist David Bellamy to launch a new anti-wind policy. more...

Villagers back wind turbines plan 23 July 2004 The first turbines at one of Britain's biggest offshore wind farms have begun to produce power. more...

Scroby sands wind farm is switched on! 21 July 2004 The first turbines at one of Britain's biggest offshore wind farms have begun to produce power. more...

Swansea Bay Windfarm Gets Green Light 7 July 2004 After months of debate the Scarweather Sands offshore windfarm in Swansea Bay has received approval from the Planning Committee of the Welsh Assembly. more...

Westmill Wind Farm Co-operative Launch 25 May 2004 The launch of the Westmill Wind Farm Co-operative is taking place from 10am-4pm on 12th June at the Old Town Hall, Faringdon in Oxfordshire. more...

18th turbine goes up at Scroby Sands! 8 May 2004 Eighteen turbines have now been erected off the Yarmouth coast his weekend as the Scroby Sands offshore windfarm nears completion. more...

Royal Society accuses the MOD of scuppering wind farm projects 1 March 2004 The Government's targets for developing renewable energy in the UK maybe at risk if the Ministry of Defence continues to oppose new wind farms, the Royal Society warned today. more...

Offshore wind could power every home in Europe by 2020 29 February 04 Every home in Europe could be powered by clean green offshore wind energy, according to a new report released today by international energy experts. more...

City Mayor offers electric idea on wind turbine 28 January 2004 A wind turbine to turn Lewisham's electricity green is being proposed by the London borough's mayor. more...

Tilting at windmills 20 January 2004 Aidan Siemmens of the Suffolk Evening Star turns his sights on the 'NIMBY' tendencies of his local CPRE. more...

Wind turbine brings fresh start for school 20 January 2004 A Cheshire junior school is set to become the first in the country to utilise renewable energy. more...

Renewable energy set to create thousands of jobs 16 January 2004 A DTI report launched today predicts renewables will have a massive economic and social impact, creating thousands of jobs. more...

Wales votes for wind with its wallet 14 January 2004 Conwy Valley residents have expressed interest in investing in a wind farm co-operative in their area. more...

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