On a personal note, I must admit that I was taken aback recently, when driving back from Dingwall. Reaching Brahan, on what was a beautiful bright day, my eyes were drawn to the turbines on the horizon at Fairburn.
To say I was shocked is an understatement, I honestly didn’t realise what an impact on the wonderful landscape these things would have.
On the road back to Achnasheen, past Corriemoillie and Lochluichart, I tried to imagine what ‘our’ wind farms (approved and proposed) would look like, and by the time I got home I was feeling pretty down-hearted.
I know we need renewable energy, but the more I read, the more I ask questions, and the more I’m confused. Facts and figures galore are available for and against - it’s hard to know what to believe.
All I see, and this is somewhat emotional (and allowed, I think), is that our landscape will be scarred, with who knows what future consequences to the flora and fauna - for something which is politically fashionable.
I think we have to ask ourselves what we are getting into here, is it really for the benefit of our precious planet - part of the big climate change picture?
Whatever we say or do, will anyone really take notice?
I don’t know - perhaps someone will tell me. Clear this fog in my brain...
As Pam has already said: “ecological babies are being thrown out with the bathwater, and will never be bonnie again” - I do have a feeling she’s probably right!
Your comments are invited (Provided they are printable!)
ALL views are welcome.
Jackie
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