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Key Media Articles (News & Analysis)

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1. RSPB – Berwick Bank Wind Farm News and How to Help Protect Seabirds
An overview of the latest situation, including Scottish Government consent and seabird conservation concerns. RSPB: Berwick Bank Wind Farm News & How to Help Protect Seabirds

‍2. RSPB – World’s Deadliest Windfarm? Help Save Our Seabirds from Berwick Bank
Coverage of coalition conservation group warnings about potential seabird mortality and their calls to stop the project. RSPB: World’s Deadliest Windfarm?

‍3. STV News – Offshore Wind Farm Project Poses ‘Devastating’ Threat to Seabirds
Independent media reporting on expert worries that the development could push struggling seabird populations further into decline. STV News: ‘Devastating’ Threat to Seabirds

‍4. RSPB – Dark Day for Seabirds as Berwick Bank Mega Windfarm Granted Consent
Reaction from conservation groups to the Scottish Government’s decision to approve the project. RSPB: Dark Day for Seabirds

‍5. Renews.biz – Swinney Urged to Cancel Berwick Bank Permit
Industry reporting on conservation organisations urging the Scottish Government to reverse consent. Renews.biz: Swinney Urged to Cancel Permit

Financial Times – Birdlife Threat Blows Scotland’s Offshore Wind Plans Off Course
Discusses the tension between wind energy expansion and environmental impact concerns. FT: Birdlife Threat & Wind Plans

‍ ‍• YouTube – RSPB Scotland warns of unprecedented seabird threat
Feature with RSPB and Scottish Seabird Centre voices explaining the issue. RSPB: Seabirds Threat Video

‍ ‍• YouTube – Seabird plan criticism and Berwick Bank decision
Explains why the campaign says the seabird plan doesn’t go far enough. RSPB: Seabird Plan & Wind Farm Impact Video

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