Environmental, Waste and Renewables Update

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

The Herald: Former coal mining community in line for £11m windfall

Former Scottish coal mining communities are to share in an £11 million windfall from a new wind farm development.

A Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) has been signed between REG Greenburn Limited and a community trust that will deliver an annual benefit fund of up to £315,000 per year.

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BBC News: Record year for wind power in 2024

Wind provided more electricity than ever last year as the UK moved further away from planet-warming fossil fuels to power the nation, new data shows.

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The Guardian: Labour hopes ‘new deal for farmers’ can reset relationship with industry

The government is aiming to reset its relationship with farmers with what it describes as a “new deal” for the industry.

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reNews: EMR joins Solar Energy UK to help find recycling solutions

Sustainable materials company EMR has joined Solar Energy UK to help create options for end-of-life solar assets.

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