Flashing In Leith

I have been somewhat remiss in not mentioning the proposed Leith Biomass plant lately. If you recall, this is the plant which Forth Energy wants to build in Leith Docks to provide energy using woodchips imported from America.

Greener Leith has been all over it, as you would expect since it will be in their back yard, so I decided only to mention any major events on here.

But I've been remiss even in that, so let me point you towards the website for a new dedicated campaign group, No To Leith Biomass Plant, which has sprung up in the last few weeks. They also have a petition to sign calling on the Scottish Government to reject the application for the biomass plant.

I've said this before - don't be fooled into thinking that this biomass plant is in any way sustainable or green. Having to import wood from America in order to throw into a big fire is ludicrous, and having to compete with other biomass plants which are springing up in the west will make the plant an expensive one to run. And that's before we even mention the CO2 output and the effects on the local environment.

If you can find the time to demonstrate tomorrow (Friday 12th) in person, then there will be a flashmob protest taking place at South Leith Parish Halls, 6 Henderson Street, at 12.30pm. If you can't be there, then sign the petition and show your support.