'Fishing sector must not become casualty of green push'

THE Scottish Government has been warned its push for green energy risks destroying the fishing industry.

- BY DAVID WALKER Scottish Politics Reporter

The SNP's push for net zero has led to thousands of onshore and offshore wind turbines being constructed, with hundreds more in development, while campaigners have accused the government of overruling local authorities over developments, giving energy companies a free pass.

On a visit to Peterhead to open the party's regional conference, Scottish Tory leader Russell Findlay warned fishermen cannot become a casualty of "green energy obsession", adding 32 offshore wind projects have been approved since 2022. And a further 32 marine zones around the coast have been identified for development.