Communities Opposed to New Coal at Hunterston
Hubnterston in the Media
Press reports:
16/12/10 Ayrshire Power consortium set to develop CCS plan The Herald
15/12/10 Coal plant plan is very much a threat Largs & Millport News
06/12/10 Coal plant won't go ahead Largs & Millport News
10.11.10 No objection to coal plant from Inverclyde Council
31/10/10 Coal Power Cancer Fear Largs & Millport News
01/08/10 Never forget Ayrshire Power is Peel Ports is Clydeport. For Argyll
09/06/10 Consultation fears over coal station project Largs & Millport News
08/06/10 'Sloppy' errors in coal-power station plans, say campaignersThe Guardian
08/06/10 Power plan fuels human rights fearsScotland On Sunday
29/04/10 A health study involving Fairlie children is taking place, over concerns relating to coal dust problems from Hunterston.Largs & Millport News
26/03/10 Hunterston biomass plant plan slammed Planning Resource
24/03/10 Kenneth Gibson MSP welcomes rejection of power station Largs & Millport News
19/03/10 Hunterston doubt after Parliamentary vote Holyrood.com
18/03/10 MSPs back calls for the Scottish Parliament to reject the plans
16/03/10 Ayrshire Power plan is now under way BBC
15/03/10 Peel Energy's website update Peel Energy
14/03/10 Is new coal-fired power plant a gamble worth taking? The Herald
14/03/10 Battle lines are drawn over new power plant plan The Herald
3rd June 2010
Tim was interviewed by BBC and shown on Newsnight Scotland as part of their coverage on the proposal. BBC Website Report:
Hunterston coal power plan submitted to ministers
Independent on Sunday
Shivering atop a power-station chimney certainly makes a dramatic eco statement. But is direct action the best way to combat global warming? Robin Barton meets the climate-change campaigners who like 'big and bold' and the green communities who prefer 'slow and steady'. (Scroll down for CONCH.)
War at home: The local eco-warriors making a big noise.The Buteman
PLANS for a new 'clean coal' power station at Hunterston have provoked anger at the south end of Bute - which could bear the brunt of the environmental and visual impact if and when the new facility is built.
Concern on Bute at Hunterston coal planLargs and Millport Weekly News
The deadline for public consultation on the new controversial coal power station plans has been extended to 20 August.
Deadline extended for coal power consultations
North Ayrshire and Arran MP Katy Clark is supporting the decision by campaigners to take legal action over the lack of consultation against Ayrshire Power's proposed coal plant.
MP backs legal challenge to Scottish GovernmentTwo local politicians have pledged their support to a community legal action against the proposed 'clean' coal power station at Hunterston.
Legal row over coal station planThe Guardian
Scottish leader accused of failing to consult community over power station
Scottish Government - Coal Power StationThe Herald
Campaigners in court challenge to new power stationThe Scotsman
Campaigners in legal bid to block coal power stationBBC News
Court bid to halt power stationSTV News
Includes video report
Campaigners oppose plans for new Hunterston plantWest Sound
The Scottish Government's in hot water over plans for a new Hunterston coal-fired power station.
Legal row over Hunterston coal station