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“the “bizarro world” of industrial wind energy policy”

Posted on March 20, 2014 by morgan

Thanks to Frank O’Hara of West Virginia’s Allegheny Front Alliance (AFA) for pointing us to this excellent post at MasterResource – Testimony Against Industrial Wind Power (Kevon Martis before the Ohio Senate and House Public Utilities Committees) Please visit MasterResource … Continue reading →

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Allegheny Highlands Alliance comments on new Eagle “take” permits.

Posted on December 15, 2013 by morgan

(Photo Courtesy of Larry Thomas – Pendelton County, WV) Environmental groups and the Senate GOP’s top environmental lawmaker are irate over a revised Interior Department  rule, set to take effect in January, 2014.  The modification will allow the Fish and Wildlife … Continue reading →

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A Day Out With Zuli

Posted on September 29, 2012 by morgan

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John Terry on industrial wind: “one wonders what unintended consequence will occur next?”

Posted on November 6, 2011 by morgan

The Cumberland (Maryland) Times-News recently published a commentary written by Mr. John Terry of Montrose, WV.  We thank Mr. Terry for permission to post this enhanced version of the original article. AT Notes:  Please use the features of the Scribd embed … Continue reading →

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AFA comments to USFWS on Eastern Small-Footed Bat and the Northern Long-Eared Bat

Posted on August 30, 2011 by morgan

The Allegheny Front Alliance submitted the following letter to the US Fish and Wildlife Service regarding the plight of the Eastern Small-Footed Bat and the Northern Long-Eared Bat.  It should be noted that the AFA has great concern about the … Continue reading →

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Save Western Maryland serves Roth Rock developers with formal notice of intent to sue.

Posted on July 29, 2010 by morgan

Following this statement from Save Western Maryland is the full text of the notice of intent to sue: For Immediate Release July 25, 2010 Save Western Maryland joined the Maryland Conservation Council and several concerned citizens in a July 20, … Continue reading →

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West Virginia PSC rules in favor of wind developer. What’s next for citizen group?

Posted on April 30, 2010 by morgan

When local citizens formed the Allegheny Front Alliance to fight the proposed industrial wind installation on Green Mountain above Keyser, WV, I suspect they knew it would be a difficult task.  After all, the primary source of information about wind … Continue reading →

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WV Public Service Commission denies petition to reconsider, authorizing Pinnacle Wind Force LLC to proceed with Mineral County, WV facility.

Posted on April 30, 2010 by morgan

“The Commission denies a petition to reconsider its Order authorizing Pinnacle Wind Force, LLC to construct and operate a $13 1 million wholesale electric generating facility, including about 23 wind turbines (the Project), on Green Mountain in Mineral County, West … Continue reading →

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The arrogance of small community politicians.

Posted on March 17, 2010 by morgan

Funny, the things you find.  Take this little letter posted at the WV Public Service Commission web site.  A quick peek for “Pinnacle” and then a look at activities list associated and up pops this: My first thought was … … Continue reading →

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“Life Under A Windplant” – a cautionary tale playing out across the country.

Posted on March 16, 2010 by morgan

Frank O’Hara sent a troubling article to me today titled:  Wind turbines stir up bad feelings, health concerns in DeKalb County The Chicago Tribune article begins with this:  “Months have passed since anyone has waved hello to one another in … Continue reading →

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