In reply to Dan Bailey - UKHillwalking.com:
> It's a great book, you should definitely give it a go.
I will, thanks to UKH for bringing it to my attention.
> I think 'shoehorned' sounds negative, maybe that's your impression.
I wouldn't have used that phrase had it not followed last weeks opinion piece... it was the combination of the two that did irritate me more than it should (I'll admit that).
The book has obviously resonated strongly with you regarding renewables in the Highlands. It's your review, of course you are entitled to say so, but I think it is laboured and the other thread (or another?) would have been an appropriate place to make clear your involvement in the issue.
> The key message I took from the book is that, as we address climate change (and we must), we ought to do so in a nuanced and holistic way, taking into account humans in the landscape as well as the other huge concerns.
We need to be honest about the impact climate change and ongoing dependence on fossils fuels with have on future generations...... those other concerns are indeed 'huge'. I do feel it's far too late for nuance, we need to be clear about what we are prepared to do, or not do, including in our own lifestyles.
Personally, I can't equate wind turbines and pylons in rural areas to urbanisation of those areas. Much of the outdoors I enjoy is within view of pylons and roads and the odd cement factory. It's still great to be away from the real urbanisation I've always lived in. Having said that I do think it's important to have some push back to these development, some checks and balances, but it will be about how those changes occur rather than if.
Edit: Not my dislike Dan, I appreciate your response on this and the other thread.
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