Campaigners gathered in Lincoln, protesting large solar farms possibly replacing Lincolnshire farmland and impacting food production. Solar Farm Protest: Lincoln Rally Against Farmland Development People protested potential solar farms in Lincolnshire. These farms might replace farmland. The protest happened on Saturday, March 15th. Residents want farmland for food crops and do not want industrial development…
LAND will fight against infrastructure projects such as pylons and solar farms in Lincolnshire, citing environmental concerns. Lincolnshire Group Forms to Fight Pylons and Solar Farm Developments A group named LAND formed in Lincolnshire. They will fight unwanted infrastructure. The group opposes pylons, solar farms, and substations. They will investigate large projects, and plan to…
Nottingham’s ambitious 2028 carbon neutral target may be pushed back significantly, potentially beyond 2040, due to financial challenges. Nottingham Carbon Neutral Goal Faces Delay Could Exceed 2040 Nottingham may delay carbon neutrality. The city council wants it, but it might take longer. Their 2028 goal could slip past 2040. The council declared a climate emergency…
A giant pipeline near Yr Wyddfa continues to generate power for rural Wales, dividing opinions on its visual impact. Yr Wyddfa Pipe Powers Wales Despite Landscape Impact Concerns A big pipe sits near Yr Wyddfa (Snowdon). Many visitors don’t know what it does. It runs from Llyn Llydaw lake. The pipe goes down to Cwm…
Council approves battery farm near former quarry slated for 270 homes; energy project supports climate goals. Battery Farm Approved Near Housing Site in Rowley Regis Sandwell Council approved a new battery farm. It will sit near a former quarry in Rowley Regis, where they also plan to build 270 homes. The battery farm will occupy…
A proposed solar farm near Clawdd Poncen, Denbighshire, could power 526 UK homes for 40 years, pending approval. Solar Farm Could Power Hundreds of Homes in Denbighshire for Decades A solar farm may operate for 40 years. It would be near a village in Denbighshire. It could power 526 UK homes. Mark and Nadine Budgen…
Plans refused after claims it would ruin farmland and resemble an “industrialised prison complex”. Derbyshire Solar Farm Rejected Over Prison Complex Concerns A solar farm plan got rejected. It was between Bretby and Newton Solney. The location is in Derbyshire. Councillors voted against it unanimously. They worried about farmland loss. Anesco proposed the seventy-acre farm.…
RCT projects to benefit from almost £20m in UK Government funding for town improvements and community support. Rhondda Cynon Taf Projects Benefit From Nearly £20M Government Funding Rhondda Cynon Taf could get almost £20m next year. This money will fund town improvements and help the community. The UK Shared Prosperity Fund is providing the cash.…
Walsall Council commits to six priorities for net zero emissions by 2041, focusing on green initiatives. Walsall Council Unveils Six Pledges for Net Zero Target by 2041 Walsall Council wants to reach net zero by 2041. They agreed on six priorities to achieve this goal, which were covered in the cabinet meeting on February 12.…
A large solar farm may be built near the A1(M) in North Yorkshire, generating 39.3MW of power over 80 hectares. North Yorkshire Solar Farm Planned Near A1(M) for Renewable Energy Developers want to build a big solar farm. It will sit near the A1(M) in North Yorkshire. The farm will cover 80 hectares near Brompton-on-Swale.…