Johnson to defy cabinet fears and push for onshore wind expansion

PM 'passionate' about potential in light of fresh push for self-sufficiency after Russia invasion of UkraineBoris Johnson is expected to open the door to more onshore wind at next week's energy strategy, despite some cabinet ministers lobbying against relaxing planning laws to allow more turbines.The cabinet is split over whether to aim for more onshore wind projects, which can often get into lengthy planning battles, after officials drew up plans for a target of 30GW by 2030. Continue reading...