Wales, Cymru ! What do those who live here and those who visit see? Different things almost certainly, but for many it is a landscape that is rich with mountains and hills, lakes and rivers and stunning coastlines. They see castles which
The North South pylon line: How did we get here, where will it go?
We can achieve net zero using only offshore wind. The Irish Sea alone can produce more energy than the whole of onshore Wales. We can transmit the energy long distances under the sea. We can get the energy to even the remotest farm using wooden poles or “ploughed in” cables. We can protect and conserve our landscapes for future generations. Everything is possible, but we’re not doing it
Instead we are littering our hills and moorlands with industrial wind farms, and stringing them all together using 55 m high steel lattice pylons.
Cutting the head off the snake – Save the Radnor Forest
RE-think’s Crowdfunder has gone live! https://www.crowdfunder.co.uk/p/save-radnor-forest
Contributions towards this are extremely important and we are very grateful to you for understanding how important this campaign is. Now we need to push
North/South plyon corridor
by Jonathan F Dean
North south pylons: a best estimate
A substation is planned at Llandyfaelog, south of Carmarthen, for several mid Wales wind farms as well as the Celtic Sea wind farms. This is now known as South Wales West Connection Node C and will be a green energy hub.
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The Battle of the Beautiful Valley and the Ugly Pylons
A story is unfolding in the the countryside of mid-Wales. It is the battle between a corporate company wanting to build a 60 mile line of pylons through the beautiful Towy Valley, and the landowners, local politicians and residents who do not
“When I see pylons, I see protection not harm”
This quote comes from Emma Pinchbeck (1) who is the incoming chief executive of the Climate Change Committee. There are many who would not share that view, particularly the residents of the Towy Valley
History Repeating Itself: From valley drownings to pylon routes
The slogan for the controversial Tryweryn valley drowning (despite protests and opposition from local MPs against it), was Cofiwch Dryweryn (“Remember Tryweryn”) and this became a symbol reminding people not to forget the
‘Pylon Hustings’ at Llandeilo Civic Hall, June 22nd
A public meeting was held by the Llandeilo Community Group Against Pylonshttps://www.facebook.com/groups/547149890903495
‘Pylon Hustings’: Public Meeting Saturday 22nd June in Llandeilo Civic Hall
PUBLIC MEETING – “Pylon Hustings’ at Llandeilo Civic Hall on June 22nd at 4pm.
Llandeilo Community Group Against Pylons, will hold a public hustings event for prospective MP candidates.
With pylons a crucial issue for much of Carmarthenshire,