Mocean Energy has commenced testing of their Blue X wave energy prototype at the European Marine Energy Centre (EMEC) in Orkney.
Mocean Energy’s Blue X device hailed as ‘a significant milestone in wave energy’s journey towards commercialisation’
Is a Covid Passport on the cards?
‘Understanding what a vaccine passport could be used for is a fundamental question. Is it a passport to allow international travel or could it be used domestically to allow holders greater freedoms? ” Professor Mills
Damning Impact Assessment: ‘significant uncertainties’ in HIAL Remote Towers Project
” significant and unmitigable damage will be inflicted on island communities. The report is absolutely damning in its assessment of the damage this project will cause.” David Avery, Prospect
Scottish Government Transport Minister Has Full Confidence in HIAL Remote Towers Project
The Remote Towers Project which will see the loss of highly skilled Air Traffic Control jobs from the islands has the full backing of the Cabinet Secretary for Transport, Infrastructure and Connectivity , Michael Matheson.
“If I were a private investor and HIAL were making a pitch to me for funding I would walk away.”
“The HIAL Board includes no representation from island communities, and it’s clear to me from their decisions and tone to date that they just don’t get it.” Steve Sankey
Low Carbon Flight Test Centre For Kirkwall Airport
Kirkwall airport is to become a test centre for different types of low carbon aircraft.
Scotland’s First Hydrogen Powered Train
Based at the Bo’ness and Kinneil Railway, a Class 314 car passenger train will be converted and made available by ScotRail.
New Cycle Lanes Need to Consider Those With Sight Impairment
“New cycle lanes must be created with full regard to pedestrians with sight loss or other mobility issues.”
Condemnation by MSPs of HIALs Air Traffic Control Centralisation
‘a deck stacked from the start’
Driverless Bus Takes to the Road
These buses, which are currently in development, will see additional autonomous technology installed that enables them to run on selected roads.
