Aberdeenshire residents back plans to transform region from oil capital into clean energy hub

Cecilia Keating
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First-of-its-kind climate citizen’s jury sees residents back proposals for Scottish region to become a 'centre of excellence' for clean energy

A cross-section of residents living in Aberdeenshire have concluded they would like to see the region transformed from an oil and gas hub into a centre of excellence for clean energy after taking part...

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