Destruction of Cefn Croes
Author: Griffiths, Emyr; and Whiteway, Beverley
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Right-of-way for transmission lines:
What was once a mountain stream:
Peat exposed by excavation — drying and shrinking (and releasing substantial carbon):
On site cement factory:
The heavy-duty roads are now used for rally racing
(not much carbon savings there!):
Tags: Wind power, Wind energy
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