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“The current anger at the march of turbines and pylons across the hills of Britain is not from nimbys. Government money has lubricated most backyard owners to support wind power. It comes from those who appreciate the beauty of the countryside and who question the industrial spoliation of miles of open landscape for a pitiful net gain to climate change.”

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Simon Jenkins is a prominent British editor and author, born on June 10, 1943. He has made substantial contributions to journalism and literature throughout his career. Jenkins has held various editorial roles and is recognized for his insightful writing and editorial work. more

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