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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
Camp Allegheny Industrial Wind – Hearing Update – Public Testimony Not Allowed at Hearing
From Brightside Acres – “Public Testimony Not Allowed at Hearing” Tuesday December 15, 2009 The Virginia State Corporation Commission (SCC) Hearing Examiner’s office called Brightside today to inform me that public testimony will not be allowed at the December 22 … Continue reading
Civil discourse – the ultimate education.
Some weeks ago, when Allegheny Treasures was just beginning, Jon Boone graciously agreed to be interviewed for a post, resulting in, “A Conversation with Jon Boone – Toward a Better Understanding of Industrial Wind Technology.” The discussion was very well received … Continue reading
The Windpower Industry’s “top ten” false and misleading claims … Number 3 – Windplants are harmless to wildlife.
FromStop Ill Wind: #3. Windplants are harmless to wildlife. Untrue! The second leading cause of bird mortality in the nation is collisions with tall structures, particularly at night under conditions of poor visibility, when neotropical songbirds migrate twice annually (house … Continue reading
A cautionary article from the New York Times: “With Wind Energy, Opportunity for Corruption”
Perhaps the following excerpts from the article will nudge you to read the entire article, which is linked here for your convenience – “With Wind Energy, Opportunity for Corruption” “In the United States, one of the top three wind energy … Continue reading
Uh Oh! Is another “shotgun wedding” in the offing for National Grid?
Well, it certainly appears to be the case, according to the National Wind Watch article: “Real cost of wind” December 13, 2009 The news that Cape Wind and National Grid, a regional power distributor, will soon negotiate the cost of … Continue reading
Posted in Wind Energy Shenanigans
Tagged Cape Wind, Deepwater, Increased electric costs, National Grid
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From the “that can’t happen here” file: Officials “suppressed warnings that wind turbines can generate noise damaging people’s health for several square miles around.”
From the Industrial Wind Action Group: Officials cover up wind farm noise report The guidance from consultants indicated that the sound level permitted from spinning blades and gearboxes had been set so high – 43 decibels – that local people … Continue reading
Ms. Industrial Wind get’s hitched to Mr. National Grid while Pastor Politics holds the shotgun.
Ever find yourself talking back to a TV show? You know, one of the opinion commentators or member on a panel show rattling on about some nonsense you just know needs challenged? I’ve just had a similar experience with an … Continue reading
URGENT: Update on Camp Allegheny – Hearing Set for December 22
From Brightside Acres: Hearing Set for December 22 Friday December 11, 2009 On December 8, Assistant Attorney General Steven Owens, acting on behalf of the Department of Historic Resources (DHR), filed a Motion with the Virginia State Corporation Commission (SCC) … Continue reading
Confucius say, “adding more polluting coal-fired power plants is unavoidable if you want to be green.”
From Southern California Public Radio comes: “China’s Wind Power Plans Turn On Coal.” Ms. Louisa Lim writes, “Today, wind energy makes up a tiny percentage of China’s electricity supply, but Beijing is building the world’s biggest wind power project. Paradoxically, … Continue reading
Posted in China Wind, Wind v Coal
Tagged China industrial wind exporter, China Wind, China's coal, China's wind mission
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