Majority of Highlanders back halt on new offshore wind farms

Majority of Highlanders back halt on new offshore wind farms

THE vast majority of Highlanders and Islanders say they back a moratorium on the construction of new offshore wind farms until their impact on the fishing industry has been properly assessed and compensation agreements put in place, according to a new poll. The survey, carried out by the Scottish Fisherman’s Federation (SFF), found that 65% of Scots would support a temporary ban, but the rate rises to around 71% for people living in the Highland…

Call to pause wind farms to assess fishing impact

Further offshore wind development should be paused until the impact on fishermen is fully assessed and compensation arrangements agreed, according to new polling.