New curbs can block 'health risk' wind farms (UK)

Critics of huge wind farms received a boost last night after the Government gave them new powers to block the developments.

The move, by Energy Secretary Amber Rudd, comes amid new health warnings for those living close to turbines. Ms Rudd has promised to strip her department of its power to force through large wind-farm projects against local opposition. Read more:

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