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“Wind farms vs. property values” – join the discussion.

An interesting interchange about the impact of industrial wind on property values courtesy of the Missouri Ruralist . Join in the discussion at the link! Blog post begins: Wind Farms vs. Property Values Posted on December 14, 2009 at 2:03 … Continue reading

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Industrial windplants in Western Maryland? Jon Boone says Garrett Countians “deserve far better.”

With Mr. Boone’s permission, we post his letter to the Editor, which is currently awaiting publication at the Cumberland (Maryland) Times-News. Letter begins: Garrett’s commissioners were the LAST agency to oppose massive wind projects on public lands, well after Senator … Continue reading

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“The Wind Farm Scam” by Dr. John Etherington – a review

Thanks to Mr. Glenn Schleede for allowing us to post his review of “The Wind Farm Scam” by Dr. John Etherington, for the benefit of our readers. We provide the text of Mr. Schleede’s review for your convenience below, but … Continue reading

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Wind, Backup Power and Emissions – an excellent debate.

Thanks to Jon Boone for directing us to this commentary from a few months back at the Energy Pulse web site. The post by Mr. Michael Goggin, Electric Industry Analyst, American Wind Energy Association, is followed by an exceptionally lively … Continue reading

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CanWEA/AWEA white paper on wind turbine health impact challenged.

From our friends at Wind Concerns Ontario, commentary on the industrial wind funded study into health concerns of turbine noise. Article begins: Response to CanWEA/AWEA Study Co-authored by Dr. Robert McMurtry & Dr. Michael A. Nissenbaum Studies commissioned by Wind Energy … Continue reading

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Denmark’s massive 20 year industrial wind effort brings no reduction in CO2 emission.

A few weeks ago we posted an excellent and revealing Wall Street Journal commentary from Robert Bryce, linked here for your convenience: “Will industrial wind replace fossil fuel? Just do the math!” Now, Mr. Bryce writes “Denmark is “energy smart”? Think … Continue reading

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AWEA noise study – what you won’t “hear” in the industry funded report.

The Acoustic Ecology Institute commentary, “Wind industry study says no health effects – but omits any mention of sleep disruption” presents an excellent assessment of the recent study issued, and funded by the American Wind Energy Association (AWEA) and the … Continue reading

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Trade group funded study says allegations of adverse health effects from industrial wind unproven, so why spend the money to see if they’re real. What???

From the “wishing it makes it so” file, the LA Times article claims “Wind turbine noise is not a health risk, says trade group report”  Take note that their source is the industrial wind’s own “trade group,” the AWEA, American … Continue reading

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Opinion – Hard lessons from the Fox Islands Wind Project

Opinion from The Working Waterfront Hard lessons from the Fox Islands Wind Project by Sally Wylie North Haven and Vinalhaven Schools were let out for the ribbon cutting ceremony on November 17. Students passed out colorful pinwheels and excitement was … Continue reading

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Industrial wind + rare earth = Environmental Hazards

From the unintended consequence file, an important video from Public Broadcasting:  In the effort to expand green technology – Are Rare Earth Minerals Too Costly for Environment? Text from PBS NEWSHOUR Report aired – Dec. 14, 2009 Are Rare Earth … Continue reading

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