Environmental, Waste and Renewables Update

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

reNews: Fred Olsen takes FID on 88MW Windy Standard 3

Fred Olsen Renewables is moving forward with construction of the 88MW Windy Standard 3 Wind Farm, in Scotland, having taken a final investment decision.

The 20-turbine 87.6MW wind project is being installed in Dumfries and Galloway and is expected to be commissioned in December 2026.

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The Scotsman: Green light given for massive 400MW battery energy storage system close to central Scotland village

Plans have been granted to build a giant battery storage facility near a village just five miles from Stirling.

Renewable energy storage specialist Apatura said the 400-megawatt (MW) capacity battery energy storage system

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Circular: Carbon budget calls for near elimination of all waste to landfill

The Climate Change Committee has recommended the UK Goverment implement policies to ensure the near elimination of all waste being sent to landfill by 2045.

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The Guardian: EU reveals plans to hit climate goals by helping dirty industries clean up

The EU executive has insisted it will stay the course on its climate goals, while setting out plans to help Europe’s most polluting industries.

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