Shetland wind farm will help rather than harm rare bird species, Supreme Court rules

Jessica Shankleman
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Viking Energy 370MW scheme will now go ahead after judges dismiss claims that ministers ignored EU Birds Directive

Plans for a 370MW wind farm in Shetland look set to be back on track, after Supreme Court judges today threw out a case from local campaigners who believed the turbines would harm migratory birds. Viking...

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