Viking Energy Involves Community in Wind Farm Plans
SCOTLAND - Viking Energy, along with its partner Scottish and Southern Energy (SSE), aims to submit plans for a 153 turbine wind farm to the Scottish Government by the end of the year....

Wind Power Could Be a Poverty Trap
UK - Half a million people could be pushed into fuel poverty by the UK's drive for wind power according to the government's former chief scientific adviser.

Bioenergy at University of Glasgow
UK - The University of Glasgow has gathered some of the world's leading authorities on biofuels to mark the opening of a new research centre.

Call to Abandon Biofuel Targets and Subsidies.
UK - A UK think tank has called on the British government to abandon biofuel targets and subsidies.

Green Light for Europe's Biggest Windfarm
SCOTLAND - Europe's largest onshore windfarm has been given the green light by the Scottish Government.

More Green Energy Jobs for Scotland
SCOTLAND - A new biomass plant has been secured for Scotland by RWE npower Cogen and Tullis Russell with Government support of £8.1 million.

Government Extends Nitrate Vulnerable Zones
UK - The regions of England that will be designated Nitrate Vulnerable Zones are to be significantly increased following the announcement of a new Nitrates Action Programme by the British...

Biofuels Drive Hunger
UK - Today's biofuel policies are not solving the climate or fuel crises but are instead contributing to food insecurity and inflation, hitting poor people hardest, according to a report...

Gallagher Review Urges Slowing Down Biofuels Use
UK - The Renewable Fuels Agency's Gallagher review into the indirect effects of biofuels was released on the 7^th of July.

NFU: Government Must Stand Firm on Biofuels Commitment
UK - Sustainably produced biofuels can play a key role in addressing the challenge of climate change and energy security and the Government should restate its commitment to their use...

Expert Says Biofuels Not Behind Inflation
UK - A renowned crop expert says that the reason for food price rise is not biofuels, but rather a lack of political leadership.

MPs Urged to Support Fuel Amendment by Union
SCOTLAND - The cost of fuel, a significant constituent of which is tax in the form of VAT and duty, is jeopardising the future sustainability of Scotland's primary production and transport...

Farming to Play a Part in NFU Vision
UK - The NFU vision for farmers to be energy producers has been strengthened with the publication of the Government's draft Renewable Energy Strategy out today.

NFU: Tallow as Fuel is Good News
UK - Proposals from the European Commission to amend legislation to recognise the value of tallow as a fuel, removing it from the realms of complex and inappropriate waste controls,...

Cautious Optimism After Westminster Fuel Meeting
SCOTLAND - Treasury Minister Angela Eagle MP promised to look at the evidence presented to her by NFU Scotland and Highland MPs relating to the high and rising fuel costs currently...