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Solar infrastructure being 'pushed' on rural communities without consideration for food security

ÍæÅ¼½ã½ã have grown concerned that Government's clean energy ambitions is posing a risk to food production, food security and the aesthetic of the countryside

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Solar infrastructure being 'pushed' on rural communities without consideration for food security

ÍæÅ¼½ã½ã have been left 'furious' after feeling like the Government is pushing solar infrastructure on their communities despite concerns it could impact food security. Ed Miliband Energy Security...

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