Environmental, Waste and Renewables

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

BBC News: Councillors asked to oppose Skye wind farm revamp

Highland councillors have been asked to oppose a planned modernisation of a wind farm on Skye.

Developer Renantis has proposed removing 12 turbines at Ben Aketil Wind Farm and replacing them with nine new ones. It also intends to build a battery storage scheme.

The new turbines could have a maximum blade tip height of 200m (656ft) - twice the height of the existing machines.

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The Scotsman: Alternative walking route along North Coast 500 gets biggest development yet after generous £10k donation

Walkers having to wade through what was sometimes a fast-flowing burn out to the north sea depending on the weather are now spoiled with a brand new bridge.

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Insider.co.uk: New energy sector recruitment app launches

A new recruitment platform has been launched specifically catering for the energy sector.

Moblyze claims to be the first app of its kind - an artificial intelligence-driven talent marketplace for the oil, gas and renewables industry.

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The Herald: Scotland is no longer a global leader on climate change

One-year anniversaries are typically joyous moments to savour and celebrate. But this past week there‘s been an occasion that marks a much less fortunate moment in our shared history.

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