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The political friends of industrial wind hamper state and federal agencies.
An article in the Pittsburgh Post-Gazette provides another example of ill-prepared and vote driven politicians ignoring advice offered by state and federal agencies. The opening statement in article titled “Somerset wind turbines seen as aviation hazard” declares, “The Federal Aviation … Continue reading
Coal is 24/7/365 – Wind is ???
(courtesy of Windtoons) Interesting read from the Credit Herald – a Financial blog: New coal-fired power plant fuels debate Key thought from the article – “While burning coal releases CO2, the fuel has advantages over renewable forms of electricity. At … Continue reading
“Well, We have to do something!!!”
While the great debate about energy is centered around developing new, and improving existing sources, it’s easy to forget that, with a little effort, individuals can contribute greatly to the conservation of energy and the reduction of emissions. The gem … Continue reading
Posted in Art & Pam Dodds
Tagged Energy Conservation, energy conservation links, Pam and Art Dodds
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Industrial wind “Scarecrows” drive off rare birds.
AT: Another cause for serious concern is in this statement from the article: “The impact is small now because there are few wind farms but researchers warn that, with hundreds more planned, plus an increase in the size of turbines, … Continue reading
Highland Citizens suggest Highland County (VA) Supervisors Liable for Non-compliance with Endangered Species Act.
From VAWind: Highland County Supervisors Liable for Non-compliance with Endangered Species Act Wood Rogers PLC, the Roanoke law firm representing Highland Citizens, has advised the Highland County Board of Supervisors that allowing Highland New Wind Development to proceed without the … Continue reading
Virginia DHR claims industrial wind developer “deliberately misstated” and “deliberately misrepresented” facts.
From The Pocahontas Times via National Wind Watch: Virginia agency says wind developer “misstating” facts Credit: Geoff Hamill, Staff Writer, The Pocahontas Times http://www.pocahontastimes.com, 31 December 2009 The Virginia Department of Historical Resources (DHR) claimed a wind energy developer has … Continue reading
Taxpayer funded industrial wind projects may create jobs – but just not here in the US!
Senator Chuck Schumer, who complained a month ago about stimulus funds going to China is again expressing concern that the hundreds of millions of taxpayer dollars used to subsidize industrial wind is being used to support jobs overseas. From CNSNews: … Continue reading
Editorial: DOE wind farm study leaves out ‘ugly’
Editorial from the Tri-City Herald: DOE wind farm study leaves out ‘ugly’ It is not on the same scale, of course, but the now widely accepted assumption that wind power is “green” reminds us of Harry S. Truman’s attack against … Continue reading
Posted in Environment
Tagged DOE Study, green energy, Industrial Wind visual pollution
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OOPS – 187-ton windmill topples in Madison County
Explain to me, just one more time, why we should be concerned about set-back? From the Utica Observer-Dispatch: By JENNIFER BOGDAN Observer-Dispatch Posted Dec 27, 2009 @ 07:41 PM Last update Dec 27, 2009 @ 11:39 PM FENNER — A … Continue reading
Op-Ed says WV Public Service Commission not doing enough to protect citizens against industrial wind.
An Op-Ed piece from the Charleston (WV) Gazette-Mail: Brad Taylor: Wind turbines cause health problems: December 25, 2009 CHARLESTON, W.Va. — The Public Service Commission is failing to protect the people of West Virginia. By allowing wind turbine farms to … Continue reading
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