RSPB revives fight against Scottish offshore wind farms

Madeleine Cuff
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Bird charity lodges appeal bid directly with Supreme Court, potentially spelling further delays for wind farms including giant Neart na Gaoithe offshore project

The RSPB intends to continue its battle against the construction of the Neart na Gaoithe offshore wind farm in Scotland, confirming today it has lodged a request directly with the Supreme Court to appeal...

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