Tag Archives: industrial wind

Growth is a critical component of the energy crisis.

Posted on August 8, 2010 by morgan

We must deal with ‘growth,’ or energy crisis will never end August 8, 2010 To the Editor: Cumberland Times-News — Proponents of wind are sold on the idea that wind power and other “renewables” will eventually power our economic engine … Continue reading →

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Giving new meaning to “Police Force,” Dalton McGuinty has directed his Ontario Provincial Officers “to investigate members of Wind Concerns Ontario and, if necessary, visit our homes.”

Posted on June 19, 2010 by morgan

Normally, if you offer a product of real value, customers will break down your door to have it.  Unfortunately, industrial wind requires a slightly different approach. You might recall a month ago we published this post:  And your thoughts on … Continue reading →

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John Droz Jr. at MasterResource: Scientists versus Lobbyists: Looking for a Winning Strategy Against Big Wind

Posted on June 14, 2010 by morgan

John Droz Jr. discusses citizen group strategy to counter big wind at MasterResource. Please proceed to the first installment of his excellent presentation via this link:  Scientists versus Lobbyists: Looking for a Winning Strategy Against Big Wind Related link:  Rethinking … 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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Cape Wind already being compared to the “Big Dig.” This can’t be good!

Posted on May 13, 2010 by morgan

Take a look at this read at BostonHerald.com for their comparisons, and then go to Jay Fitzgerald’s piece for commentary. “Those who do not learn from history are doomed to repeat it.” – George Santayana

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Google and the business of wind.

Posted on May 11, 2010 by morgan

Newspapers must sell ads to survive.  Obviously, a good readership number increases their chances to secure advertisers. Likewise, to pay for bandwidth and hopefully make a profit, online publishers either require readers to pay for access or rely on advertising.  … Continue reading →

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I got this great idea … we’ll stick 186,000 wind turbines the size of 747’s along the whole Appalachian Trail. Won’t it be cool?

Posted on April 12, 2010 by morgan

Further scary thoughts on the cumulative impact of industrial wind from George Will: “The amount of electricity that would be produced by wind turbines extending the entire 2,178 miles of the Appalachian Trail can be produced by four reactors occupying … Continue reading →

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Heck! If you can earn renewable credits by burning wood, I know where there’s some REALLY old chunks?

Posted on March 31, 2010 by morgan

The creativity of some folks never ceases to amaze me.  While some are trying to come up with things like fuel cells, mini-nukes and who knows what to lead the pack on new sources of renewable energy, some Californians just … Continue reading →

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Jonathan Lester: “Renewable Energy Jeopardy: An Answer Searching for the Right Question”

Posted on March 11, 2010 by morgan

Thanks to Jon Boone of Stop Ill Wind for pointing us to this excellent commentary at Energy Tribune. The author, Mr. Jonathan Lester suggests California is an excellent contestant in his “renewable energy jeopardy” game and that the answer is “renewable energy … Continue reading →

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John Hofmeister – “Despite the talk, ideology doesn’t translate to actual alternative energy”

Posted on March 7, 2010 by morgan

Chasing votes with ‘clean and green’ – Despite the talk, ideology doesn’t translate to actual alternative energy By JOHN HOFMEISTER HOUSTON CHRONCLE March 6, 2010, 4:00PM Part one in a series. I’m a backer of wind, solar and biofuels as new, … Continue reading →

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