Category Archives: Jon Boone

Epidemiologist testifies: “there is ample evidence that some people suffer a collection of health problems including insomnia, anxiety, loss of concentration, general psychological distress as a result of being exposed to turbines near their home”

Posted on July 4, 2010 by morgan

Courtesy of the Industrial Wind Action Group (h/t to Jon Boone of Stop Ill Wind) Epidemiologist testifies on wind turbine related health effects Description: Carl V. Phillips MPP, PhD, an Epidemiologist formerly from the University of Alberta School of Public Health … Continue reading →

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Wind passes gas!

Posted on June 14, 2010 by morgan

By now, you would think folks at the NY Times would know that the installed capacity (nameplate rating) of a power unit is not the same as the actual production output generated by a power unit.  But time and again … Continue reading →

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“Now is a good time to consider the massive misinformation campaign wind power proponents have whipped up in the mountains.”

Posted on May 21, 2010 by morgan

Daren Bakst writes at StarNews Online: ‘Extremists’ push wind power regardless of the cost Mr. Bask, in his article focusing on North Carolina suggests, “While most attention has focused on mountain ridgelines, there’s been little focus on massive industrial wind … Continue reading →

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Boston Television Reporter apologizes for support of Cape Wind – w/Video

Posted on May 13, 2010 by morgan

Thanks to Jon Boone for directing us to this incredible video: There is little to add! Well, except maybe this:  Cape Wind already being compared to the “Big Dig.” This can’t be good! and maybe this:  I’m confused: Salazar employs MMS … Continue reading →

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Italian Study: “green investments are an ineffective policy for job creation.”

Posted on May 8, 2010 by morgan

Jon Boone comments on the recent study:  “Are Green Jobs Real Jobs?  The Case of Italy” Mr. Boone’s comments begin: A new Italian study reviews the evidence for creating so-called “green jobs” and the net effect of green subsidies on … Continue reading →

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Wind v Oil: The battle between electricity’s Lilliputians.

Posted on May 6, 2010 by morgan

As a result of the explosion and subsequent oil spill in the Gulf, the barker at the industrial wind carnival finds another opportunity to claim that, with the continued generosity of US taxpayers and rate payers, they could replace oil … Continue reading →

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Audubon Society, perhaps seeking to reduce the time spent counting hawks, supports industrial wind.

Posted on May 2, 2010 by morgan

Here’s one to defy all logic! In his commentary today, “Drawing a line on Shaffer Mountain,” Jack Buchan is concerned that Gamesa, a wind turbine manufacturer headquarted in Spain will be placing the massive structures on Shaffer Mountain, which sits … Continue reading →

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Science & Public Policy Institute (SPPI): “INDUSTRIAL WIND AND THE WALL STREET CAP AND TRADE FRAUD”

Posted on April 23, 2010 by morgan

James Hall, in his recent report at the Science & Public Policy Institute opened with this:  “Financial scandals are not new. Schemes to leverage risk and cheat the public are mainstays of the mad “Cap and Trade” stratagem, in the … Continue reading →

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Jon Boone: “I note the Ontario wind output is now at 0.4 % of it’s installed capacity. A little lower and it will meet the needs of Fantasyland.”

Posted on April 20, 2010 by morgan

So cynical! I’m happy to report that since Mr. Boone’s comment, output from Ontario’s 1,100 MW of installed capacity has more than doubled. Current Ontario Wind Output = 11 MW, or enough to meet the needs of Espanola – 11am … Continue reading →

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BREAKING: Wind powered pig flies non-stop from Garrett County, MD to the University of Delaware!

Posted on April 13, 2010 by morgan

A little while back, Jon Boone wrote a letter to the Cumberland (Maryland) Times-News which we happily posted here under the title, Industrial windplants in Western Maryland? Jon Boone says Garrett Countians “deserve far better.” Seems Mr. Boone, and an increasing … Continue reading →

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