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Wind farm ban on council land considered in Hampshire | Wind farm ban on council land considered in Hampshire |
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A ban on all large wind turbines and wind farms on council owned land is being considered in Hampshire. | A ban on all large wind turbines and wind farms on council owned land is being considered in Hampshire. |
A council report said that while the "benefits" of providing renewable clean energy were recognised, they would have an "adverse impact" on the landscape. | |
The ban will be considered by Hampshire County Council on 6 November. | |
Martin Heath, from Basingstoke Transition Network, said the move would have a "far-reaching" impact on climate change in the county. | Martin Heath, from Basingstoke Transition Network, said the move would have a "far-reaching" impact on climate change in the county. |
'Make own energy' | |
"This is ridiculous," he said. | |
"Climate change is a well-established fact and we've got to do something about it." | |
He added: "The south is blessed with natural resources - huge amounts of sunlight and wind and tidal resources. | |
"We need to make our own energy here and create jobs and wealth." | "We need to make our own energy here and create jobs and wealth." |
A spokesman for Hampshire County Council said they were unable to comment on Tuesday, but would release a statement on Wednesday. |
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