Category Archives: Industrial Wind Health Issues

“Just the facts, ma’am.”

Posted on September 25, 2012 by morgan

I’ve taken a bit of a break here at Allegheny Treasures.  The original focus of the blog was industrial wind in the Alleghenies but, with a lot of help, the effort expanded a bit.  In recent weeks I’ve decided to … Continue reading →

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Industrial wind … it always seems to come down to money.

Posted on May 18, 2012 by morgan

Ongoing noise problems associated with Mitsubishi turbines operating at the Pinnacle Wind project in Mineral County WV are being investigated by the West Virginia Public Service Commission, following a formal complaint from residents. The following are excerpts from the WV … Continue reading →

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Braithwaite v Pinnacle Wind, LLC – WV PSC Staff recommends further investigation.

Posted on March 30, 2012 by morgan

“It is ludicrous to argue that because the Commission possibly had incorrect information before it when it made its decision, it cannot now review that decision. Therefore, Staff believes Pinnacle’s argument that this issue is beyond Commission review should be rejected.” … Continue reading →

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Industrial wind … “the crawling menace!”

Posted on January 17, 2012 by morgan

We thank Mr. J. Edward Gates for granting permission to post his recent Letter to the Cumberland (Maryland) Times-News Editor. His letter is titled “You should know more about Roth Rock project” and the full text begins: I read with … Continue reading →

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The noise from these windmills is so great that it is impossible to live near them.

Posted on December 12, 2011 by morgan

Mr. Richard Braithwaite, of Keyser, WV, is one of several families negatively impacted by the Pinnacle industrial wind project.  The project, owned by Edison Mission Energy, is located along a ridgeline on Green Mountain, above Keyser,WV.  The project is scheduled … Continue reading →

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“We don’t believe we mislead anyone.” – Chapter Two (or Three or Four)

Posted on November 28, 2011 by morgan

Remember this post from a few days ago?  Wind developer canned response #283: “We don’t believe we mislead anyone.”  Well, the “didn’t mislead” comment came from none other than Dave Friend, CEO of US WindForce, the developers of the Pinnacle wind project … Continue reading →

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Sure, wind turbines make people sick … but not all that many. Wait … What?

Posted on October 18, 2011 by morgan

The Canadian Wind Energy Association just opened the “health impact” door.  One might wonder now if the American Wind Energy Association will now be forced to walk through it? Wind Concerns Ontario – News Release October 17/2011-In a dramatic reversal … Continue reading →

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Wind Turbines – The Test of Time (video)

Posted on March 5, 2011 by morgan

We thank Joan & John Terry for this video, which is the result of their personal effort to compare the conflicting claims of wind power advocates and wind power detractors.  The Terrys describe their trip as “an unofficial, unscientific eleven … Continue reading →

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The adverse effects of wind turbine noise – what you won’t hear from the wind industry!

Posted on July 6, 2010 by morgan

We thank Mr. Jon Boone of Stop Ill Wind for directing us to these excellent position pieces concerning industrial wind turbine noise and the negative effect on your health. The first is a presentation by Nina Pierpont, author of Wind … Continue reading →

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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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