Tag: Hectare

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UK’s Largest Solar Farm Proposal Faces Planning Inspectorate Scrutiny Amid Local Opposition

Campaigners describe the proposed 1,200-hectare Green Hill Solar Farm as “absolutely crippling for our villages” as the Planning Inspectorate hearing begins. Developers argue the project would deliver significant benefits and power homes by 2029 if approved.

Planning Battle Over UK’s Largest Solar Farm

The future of what would become the United Kingdom’s largest solar farm is now before the Planning Inspectorate, with hearings beginning amid strong local opposition. According to reports, the proposed Green Hill Solar Farm would span approximately 1,200 hectares between Wellingborough and Northampton, generating significant debate about renewable energy infrastructure versus countryside preservation.

by Megan Carter
EnvironmentPolicySustainability

Brazil’s COP30 Forest Protection Plan Faces Criticism Over Payment Rates and Community Impact

Brazil is preparing to launch the Tropical Forest Forever Facility at next month’s COP30 climate meeting in Belém. The initiative aims to pay countries to protect over one billion hectares of tropical forests, but sources indicate the $4-per-hectare payment rate may be insufficient and could potentially disempower local communities.

Brazil’s Ambitious Forest Protection Plan

Brazil is reportedly preparing to launch a major international forest conservation initiative at the COP30 climate meeting in Belém next month, according to reports from environmental analysts. The Tropical Forest Forever Facility (TFFF) would offer financial incentives to countries that halt deforestation across more than one billion hectares of tropical forests worldwide. The scheme represents one of the most significant forest protection proposals to emerge ahead of the critical climate conference.

by Megan Carter