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Norwegian company Statkraft plans to develop the 18-turbine Energy Isles wind farm in Yell. This image is a visualisation of what it could look like. Photo: Energy Isles

Energy in Shetland: what’s next for the islands?

People will get the rare chance to hear from a range of energy developers in ...

By Shetland News

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Wind turbines in Claonaig, Scotland, showcasing renewable energy amidst lush fields.

The Power Shift: voices from rural Scotland on the renewable energy rush

Scotland is in the grip of an energy revolution. Across the country, wind and solar ...

By Mike Small and Rhiannon J Davies

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The land at Scatsta which is set to be leased from the SIC by Statkraft. Photo: SIC

Statkraft revives controversial wind farm plan near Dunoon, community benefit details revealed

Statkraft says it is to take forward plans for a hydrogen project at Scatsta after ...

By Chris Cope, The Shetland News

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Costa Hill looking towards Burgar Hill Image credit Martin Laird

Explore low-carbon futures at Orkney International Science Festival

Place-based learning experts First Hand are set to stage a 3-day event in Orkney, exploring how ...
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Shetland school classroom by pydum on Flickr

Equinor has no say on what is taught to pupils in pop-up science classes, says Highlands and Islands Enterprise

Equinor have no editorial control over what is taught to children in pop-up science classrooms ...

By Shetland News

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Understanding the impact of man-made structures on the marine environment

How manmade structures are affecting marine life is to be researched by an international team ...

By Fiona Grahame, The Orkney News

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Pupils drawing eco-friendly symbols by Artem Podrez

Concerns over oil firm’s involvement in teaching science to Shetland pupils

Companies making money from oil should not be allowed to teach children about the environment, ...

By Ryan Nicolson, Shetland News

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Cardboard boxes with peace and anti-war slogans in a protest setting by cottonbro studio

Sharing Scotland’s stories of anti-war activism and peace campaigning

A Professor of International Law is in Orkney exploring the role local people have made ...

By Fiona Grahame, The Orkney News

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Grasping the opportunity of Scotland’s renewable revolution

The Power Shift is a new project connecting independent media outlets to share knowledge and ...

By Mike Small, The Scottish Beacon

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Holyrood by Jorge Franganillo

Holyrood event announces launch of Scottish Public Interest Journalism Institute

A parliamentary reception held at Holyrood this week spotlighted the ongoing efforts to protect and ...

By Devon McCole, The Scottish Beacon

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Hands signing with a blue pen, close-up view by Kindel Media

Open letter to John Swinney calls for immediate moratorium on wind farm developments

Local campaign group Sustainable Shetland is one of the signatories of this open letter to ...

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Marine litter concern as tangled gannets found dead in Shetland

Ian Nicolson came across two gannets found fastened together when he was out on his ...

By Chris Cope, Shetland News

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