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Major step forward for Moray West wind farm as first turbine installed

THE first turbine in the new Moray West wind farm has been installed.

Solar-powered sonar devices trialled by Aberdeenshire Council in bid to deter gulls from nesting

Aberdeenshire Council is trialling solar-powered sonar devices at three sites across the region in a bid to deter gulls from nesting.

Consent for Europe’s first commercial scale floating wind project off the coast of Peterhead welcomed

Marine Scotland has given consent to Green Volt Offshore Wind Farm - a decision which will unlock around £3 billion of investment.

Scourge of plasticised wet wipes could come to an end

The supply and sale of wet wipes containing plastic will be banned across the UK following overwhelming support during public consultation.

New campaign launches to Clear the Air ahead of Low Emission Zone being enforced

The new information campaign has been launched ahead of Aberdeen’s Low Emission Zone being enforced in less than two months.

Historic first as Crane from UK release project pairs up with Aberdeenshire bird

The English Crane – known as Sherry – is the offspring of birds that were released on the Somerset Levels and Moors.

Westhall Castle hosts a day of daffodils

Gavin and Pamela Farquhar have been opening their Westhall gardens to the public under Scotland’s Gardens scheme for ten years.

Polar Diary: HMS Terror passes the 7000km mark on its epic journey

We catch up on the adventures of HMS Terror as it heads eastwards off the coast of South Africa.

Coastal defence plans under the spotlight at Findochty consultation session

HOW Moray’s coastal assets will be managed in the future took centre stage at a public consultation session in Findochty recently.

Aberdeenshire peatland restoration project aims to make ‘major contribution’ to Scotland’s Net Zero journey

The Glen Dye Moor Project which is located south of Banchory expects to capture over 1.4 million tonnes of carbon over its lifetime.

High hazard industry experts head to Aberdeen for first of its kind event

The inaugural Enviro Risk Exchange: Creating Resilience in Hazardous Industries event is expected to attract an international audience of experts.

Gordon MP welcomes venison sector’s inclusion in new Agricultural Bill

MP Richard Thomson has welcomed a commitment that venison will be specifically-referenced in the new Agriculture Bill.

Aberdeen Science Centre partners with Norway’s Science Factory to explore innovative Net Zero Solutions

A new North Sea Collaboration Project will work to increase awareness of global decarbonisation.

Solar farm proposal near Banff gets green light

An application for a 25MW solar farm near Banff has been approved by councillors.

Macduff Marine Aquarium upgrade and extension plans approved by councillors

Council plans for an extensive renovation and extension of Macduff Marine Aquarium have been approved by councillors.

Seasonal garden waste recycling points reopen in Aberdeenshire

Recycling points operate on Saturday through to November 2 at a number of different locations in the north-east.

Energy services company Expro publishes sustainability report

North-east-based energy services company Expro has published its latest sustainability report.

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Major step forward for Moray West wind farm as first turbine installed

Solar-powered sonar devices trialled by Aberdeenshire Council in bid to deter gulls from nesting

Solar-powered sonar devices trialled by Aberdeenshire Council in bid to deter gulls from nesting

Consent for Europe’s first commercial scale floating wind project off the coast of Peterhead welcomed

Consent for Europe’s first commercial scale floating wind project off the coast of Peterhead welcomed

Scourge of plasticised wet wipes could come to an end

Scourge of plasticised wet wipes could come to an end

New campaign launches to Clear the Air ahead of Low Emission Zone being enforced

New campaign launches to Clear the Air ahead of Low Emission Zone being enforced

Historic first as Crane from UK release project pairs up with Aberdeenshire bird

Historic first as Crane from UK release project pairs up with Aberdeenshire bird

Westhall Castle hosts a day of daffodils

Westhall Castle hosts a day of daffodils

Polar Diary: HMS Terror passes the 7000km mark on its epic journey

Polar Diary: HMS Terror passes the 7000km mark on its epic journey

Coastal defence plans under the spotlight at Findochty consultation session

Coastal defence plans under the spotlight at Findochty consultation session

Aberdeenshire peatland restoration project aims to make ‘major contribution’ to Scotland’s Net Zero journey

Aberdeenshire peatland restoration project aims to make ‘major contribution’ to Scotland’s Net Zero journey

High hazard industry experts head to Aberdeen for first of its kind event

High hazard industry experts head to Aberdeen for first of its kind event

Gordon MP welcomes venison sector’s inclusion in new Agricultural Bill

Gordon MP welcomes venison sector’s inclusion in new Agricultural Bill

Aberdeen Science Centre partners with Norway’s Science Factory to explore innovative Net Zero Solutions

Aberdeen Science Centre partners with Norway’s Science Factory to explore innovative Net Zero Solutions

Solar farm proposal near Banff gets green light

Solar farm proposal near Banff gets green light

Macduff Marine Aquarium upgrade and extension plans approved by councillors

Macduff Marine Aquarium upgrade and extension plans approved by councillors

Seasonal garden waste recycling points reopen in Aberdeenshire

Seasonal garden waste recycling points reopen in Aberdeenshire

Energy services company Expro publishes sustainability report

Energy services company Expro publishes sustainability report

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