Environmental, Waste and Renewables Update

Here is a summary of today's Environmental, Waste and Renewables news:

reNews: Wind2 files Scottish wind-BESS application

UK developer Wind2 has submitted a planning application to the Highland Council for a wind and battery project in Caithness, Scotland.

The application concerns the Swarclett wind farm project, comprising two turbines, and located on agricultural land approximately one kilometre south-east of Mains of Durran, Castletown.

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The Scotsman: How climate change is rapidly changing Scotland's economic fortunes

The wheels of change are turning. According to new figures, the generation of the UK’s electricity supply resulted in the lowest-ever level of carbon emissions in 2024.

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The Guardian: UK government scraps plan to ban sale of gas boilers by 2035

The government is to scrap the 2035 ban on gas boilers in its new housebuilding standards.

The previous Conservative government had laid plans to phase out gas heating for homes.

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letsrecycle: Furniture recycling pilot helps those facing homelessness

The scheme identifies surplus furniture that council tenants are happy to donate when they leave their accommodation, stores them, and then uses a network of partners to find the furniture a new home.

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