Peatstack - January 2008

Reports (on BBC gaidhlig radio) of the Scottish Government's rejection of AMEC's plans for a giant, wind-fuelled, powerstation for Lewis, is the best possible start to the new year for the island's economy. A victory for the environment, culture and community.
It struck me the other day that whilst we blame the greed and irresponsibility of globalised big business for much of the pollution and atmospheric damage suffered by our small planet, we must also be on our guard that the same money-grabbing concerns do not quickly move to exploit the economic opportunities offered in the clean-up, and in so doing cause further damage to the environment.
I hope the reported decision is a lesson for us all in really valuing the last great open, unexploited spaces and wildernesses locally, nationally and internationally. We can't let Mammon have it all.
A happy new year to all IB'ers.