UK has ‘led the world’ in destroying the natural environment
Centuries of farming, building and industry have made the UK one of the most nature-depleted countries in Europe.
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Six New Papers Reveal A Hushed-Up ‘Green’ Reality: Wind Turbines Destroy Habitats
The installation of wind turbines near human populations “exerts significant negative external effects on residential well-being” and a “significant negative and sizeable effect on life satisfaction” due to “unpleasant noise emissions” and “negative impacts on landscape aesthetics.”
READ MOREVillagers ‘reject £5,000 payouts, oppose giant wind turbines in Wales’
Residents in a Welsh village are reportedly opposing plans for the Nant Mithil Energy Park, which includes the construction of 700ft-high wind turbines and a 60-mile stretch of pylons.
READ MOREUnspoilt Powys valley could be home to 70 wind turbines
The Llanbrynmair windfarm (between Llanbrynmair and Llanerfyl) has permission already for up to 25 turbines (around 125 metres high).
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