HeathfieldRoad1874
Miserable Sod
I've seen those vertical windmills on the side of the motorway, and wouldn't mind one of these in my garden. They look quite hypnotic.
And thats another problem Heath. I think they are a blight on the landscape in the same way I think electricity pylons are. I go to spend a few days on the coast and looking out to sea all I see are turbines. Having said that I understand the need for change. I have done everything I can within reason. I have solar panels, well insulated loft, cavity wall insulation, and yes I did need a new boiler when I moved into this house 5 years ago but I did'nt have much choice at the time. And my energy bills are just as high as ever. My net income is less than £14k and i do have some savings but not enough for me to do anything that will make much difference. I will never have enough money to buy an electric car but not sure how much longer I will be driving anyway.Yes, we have an offshore one, and it actually looks great. They're going to double it, I think I read.
I wonder if people had the same reaction when windmills were first built, all those years ago?
As I write this, I remember my home is called Mill Cottage because it's on the site of one of those mills.
Offshore fine, but way off shore.Yes, we have an offshore one, and it actually looks great. They're going to double it, I think I read.
I wonder if people had the same reaction when windmills were first built, all those years ago?
As I write this, I remember my home is called Mill Cottage because it's on the site of one of those mills.
I can take you to a number of properties down here where at certain times in the day the turning blades of the turbine cast a "flashing" shadow completely across houses and gardens when the sun is in the correct position.I've seen those vertical windmills on the side of the motorway, and wouldn't mind one of these in my garden. They look quite hypnotic.
It's all too slow, Fear. I still see massive amounts of plastic when I go shopping. I refuse to buy anything that contains massive amounts, even if they are amongst my favourites.
We have a little shop in town where you take your own containers and buy things like Rice, Paste, oats etc. It actually a lovely way to shop, with many friendly and environmentally aware people doing the same. You can choose how much you want, as well, rather than maybe being forced to buy packages that are too large.
Solar power seems difficult for the UK, with some estimates saying that 12% of available land would be needed for solar farms to power the nation.
Only surprise for me is that the gov aren't making solar more affordable for households, I'd gladly have solar at my place, but I'm not paying out for something that will take me 10 years to make back...I might have moved by then, or fallen off this mortal coil !