Monthly Archives: September 2010

Items of interest: 1-Hmmm … politics and money and influence and ethics Is big industrial wind impossible without ethical lapses? – Jefferson’s Leaning Left, and more at PANDORA’S BOX OF ROCKS 2-So then, what happens to all the high quality … Continue reading →

Items of interest: 1-A study by the Washington-based Institute for Energy Research found that states with their own binding renewable electricity standards have 40 percent higher electricity prices than do states without such mandates. CHESSER: Another government mandate – The … Continue reading →

Items of interest: 1-More on Denmark’s growing displeasure with wind energy: “The backlash against wind turbines has become so strong it has pushed the Danish government to cut wind subsidies.” Danes Blowing Against Wind Power? – Energy Business Daily 2-If … Continue reading →

Items of interest: 1-We folks in the Appalachian Mountains have been singing this song for a some time (here, here and here, for example).  Unfortunately, our lawmakers and government agencies are tone deaf. Is ‘accumulative effect’ coming? – National Wind … Continue reading →

Items of interest: 1-Ahhh … I’d always dreamed of seeing paradise.  I guess I’d better hurry before it no longer is – “The company that operates a wind farm on Maui and is building one in Kahuku has formed a … Continue reading →

Items of interest: 1-The new EPA data show switching from affordable coal to expensive alternative energy sources is unnecessary to reduce air pollution levels. Coal Emissions Are Falling Dramatically, EPA Reports – Environment & Climate News 2-Missed this one a … Continue reading →

Items of interest: 1-Remember the recent post about RARE EARTH (Item 2) minerals?  The Chinese embargo of shipments of said exotic materials to Japan, due to their recent flare-up is sure to cause a stir in D.C.  The NYT says … Continue reading →

Items of interest: 1-“Industrial wind is a scam when seen in all of its dimensions–economic, environmental, and esthetic.”  Robert Bradley, Jr. “Why They Go Green” – MasterResource  (Thanks to Jon Boone) 2-Interesting audio concerning Western Maryland Bats and wind turbines … Continue reading →