Tag Archives: BP wind

Breaking Wind – Quick hits from the industry for July 31, 2012

Posted on July 31, 2012 by morgan

Items of interest: 1-Western Maryland wind project faces limits to protect bats, birds – Baltimore Sun “As part of the plan, federal officials are weighing whether to issue Exelon an “incidental take” permit authorizing the loss of a small number … Continue reading →

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Breaking Wind – Quick hits from the industry for January 11, 2012

Posted on January 11, 2012 by morgan

Items of interest: 1:The World Coal Association calculates that it takes 250tons of coal to produce a 3MW offshore wind turbine and 150tons for a 3MW onshore wind turbine. – mining.com 2:Global Deal: BP, Sempra Energy to Invest $1 Billion in … Continue reading →

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Whooping Crane said to be at risk due to proposed Kansas wind farm

Posted on December 4, 2010 by morgan

From our friends Maxine and Ed Wehling of Nebraska: “British Petroleum wants to scar Kansas with more turbines, right in the endangered Whooping Crane migration corridor.  BP has falsified environmental impact studies, and ignored Wildlife Agency recommendations in the past in … Continue reading →

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