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UK Government Grants Ministers Authority on Wind Farm Approvals

The UK government is set to give ministers the power to approve large onshore wind farms, overriding local council decisions, amid a broader action plan for achieving 95% clean energy by 2030. Energy Secretary Ed Miliband emphasized the need for homegrown energy to reduce vulnerability to gas price fluctuations. However, the proposals are criticized by Conservative officials, who warn that the plans may lead to higher energy bills. The government insists that projects will still benefit local communities and include measures to mitigate environmental impacts.

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