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Industrial Wind: Is there “a shift in the climate of opinion?”
Many readers of Allegheny Treasures point to a significant reassessment of industrial wind’s potential as a reliable source of “clean and green” power. We note, in a piece by RocNow’s Steve Orr, he writes: “Some say the shine has worn … Continue reading
The Charter of Palermo – To protect Europe’s “essential cultural landscape heritage” from the “leprosy of wind.”
We are pleased to provide the following presentation given by Mr. Jon Boone last spring in Palermo. Mr. Boone is a frequent resource for the work here at AT and we thank him for his permission to post this important … Continue reading
Selling Industrial Wind: Government, the Media and Common Sense – UPDATE
UPDATE 1/30/2010: Mr. Boone’s work is published at MasterResource. Note supporting comment to the article by John Droz: One more consideration about Denmark’s “success” with wind energy. According to the International Energy Agency (IEA) the average cost of electricity for … Continue reading
Industrial wind – the perfect energy solution for 1810.
Matthew Wald’s commentary in the New York Times suggests “Expanding Use of Wind Power Feasible, but May Be Costly.” He writes that “Wind could replace coal and natural gas for 20 to 30 percent of the electricity used in the … Continue reading
Robert Bryce says industrial wind business is “a scam from beginning to end.” w/video
Thanks to Jon Boone for directing our attention to the excellent discussion of US energy independence featuring author Robert Bryce, John Stossel and T. Boone Pickens. In discussing Mr. Bryce’s upcoming book, Mr. Boone refers to this comment from Mr. … Continue reading
Industrial wind – just the facts, folks!
Quick facts about industrial wind! – courtesy of Jon Boone: WIND AND CAP-AND-TRADE WIND AND COST WIND AND NATURAL GAS WIND AND THE ENERGY ROT IN DENMARK WHY WIND TECHNOLOGY IS PROBLEMATIC Related links: A Conversation with Jon Boone – … Continue reading
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
Are Renewable Energy Credits a modern day snake oil?
Letter to Editor at Cumberland (Maryland) Times-News awaiting publication – “Renewable Energy Credits” – Jon Boone Letter begins: Submitted December 14, 2009 An organization known as Clean Currents, run by Washington DC wind salesman Gary Skulnik, is selling snake oil … 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
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
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