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Opinion: Sometimes “calling it in” just isn’t good enough.

OPINION: First, let’s get this out of the way, I’m not a journalist.  This is obvious to regulars, but I thought I should make the point for any new readers. The fact that I’m not a journalist doesn’t prevent me … Continue reading

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Breaking Wind – Quick hits from the industry for September 23, 2010

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

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“China is eclipsing the United States in all forms of energy, and especially the most cost-efficient energy sources.”

In case you didn’t see yesterday’s President Putin post, I made this point, “So, while the Unites States continues its slide into renewable energy oblivion, Russia will be building nuclear facilities for themselves, and for their “client” states.  China, in … Continue reading

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Expressing regret for not informing readers of Senator Harry Reid luncheon, Allegheny Treasures commits to do better the next time.

Please accept my apologies for not having this out to readers in time for them to make reservations.  Here’s what you missed. The invitation read as follows: I wanted to send a quick reminder about the special breakfast with Senate … Continue reading

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Breaking Wind – Quick hits from the industry for September 22, 2010

Items of interest: 1-John Droz, Jr. calls mini-nuclear “one of our BEST energy solutions.”  That’s good enough for me! Small Modular Reactors: Creating Energy Independence for Hawaii – Hawaii Free Press 2-Renewable Electricity Standards (RES) is introduced in the Senate.  … Continue reading

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Animal Welfare Institute requests U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service analyze all direct, indirect, and cumulative impacts on wildlife at Beech Ridge Wind Energy Project.

The following comments were submitted to the US Fish & Wildlife Service on behalf of the Animal Welfare Institute (“AWI”) and David G. Cowan with regard to the construction and operation of turbines at the Beech Ridge wind energy facility … Continue reading

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Beech Ridge Wind Energy Project: “The USFWS is fully aware of the need to address the cumulative environmental impacts of wind energy development in the central Appalachian region.”

Mr. Rick Webb of VA Wind, submitted the following comments to the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service on the Invenergy Beech Ridge Wind Project: AT Note:  Rick Webb is a Senior Scientist with the Department of Environmental Sciences at the … Continue reading

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President Putin in 2012? Bet your legacy on it!

Readers might recall a post from a couple of days ago when we quoted Vladimir Putin saying, “Nuclear energy only alternative to oil, gas.” Rejects other alternative energy approaches as “claptrap.” Well, he told the Valdai International Discussion Club that “nuclear … Continue reading

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Breaking Wind – Quick hits from the industry for September 21, 2010

Items of interest: 1-John Droz, Jr. is a must read! Fifteen Bad Things with Windpower–and Three Reasons Why – MasterResource 2-Rare Earth – China has it, and it’s used in everything from military hardware to cel phones to computer hard … Continue reading

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Beech Ridge Wind Energy Project: “denial of the incidental take permit resulting in the full termination of project construction must be considered a viable option.”

Letter to the US Fish and Wildlife Service regarding Beech Ridge Wind Energy Project September 19, 2010 Ms. Laura Hill, Assistant Field Supervisor U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service West Virginia Field Office 694 Beverly Pike Elkins, WV 26241 (Via email … Continue reading

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