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Lib Dems in Glasgow – wind and nuclear
Lib Dems leadership carry a vote on nuclear power against strong headwinds.
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We spoke to former energy minister Chris Skidmore.
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Lib Dems leadership carry a vote on nuclear power against strong headwinds.
Many onshore wind farms may become uneconomic warn the renewables industry after the government announces new planning rules giving communities more power to object to new schemes.
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Britain’s economic growth will be further damaged by fresh confusion over windfarms and renewable energy, warn leading businesses such as Marks and Spencer and Aviva.
With the official opening of the Thanet wind farm off the east coast of Kent, Britain reaches a small but important milestone in the transition to a low carbon economy.
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