Alerts Archive: April 2008
These postings are provided to help publicize the efforts of affiliated groups and individuals related to industrial wind energy development. Most of the notices posted here are not the product of nor are they necessarily endorsed by National Wind Watch.
Top 5 reasons industrial wind is a good idea — radio ad
This witty 60-second radio ad is generously provided for free use by any opposition groups who want to use it.
Listen to “Top 5 reasons for industrial wind”
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Wind forum
This column will be a posting of 13 questions/issues regarding wind power. We are seeking answers and or responses from interested lay people and from those with experience in and/or knowledge of any/all aspects of windfarms, and/or siting windfarms.
As noted in previous columns, we would prefer your responses be emailed either to me — ddihen1@bellsouth.net or SMN at info@smokymountainnews.com or both (again preferred). Please put “wind power” in the subject line. If you do not have access to email, please . . .
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The Naturalist's Corner: What goes around
Are wind turbines the Galtesque motor that would drive the world to clean, unfettered energy, torpedoing the corporate, collectivist stranglehold of Big Energy. Or, are they sleek and powerful diversions spawned by Big Energy and loosed upon the landscape to draw the lance from the heart of the beast demanding quixotic crusaders spend their time and energies tilting here and yon as the status quo hums along?
We want to know what you think. We want to know what questions and/or . . .
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Advertisements, Environment, Health, Oklahoma, Wildlife
Source: Save the Prairie
Oklahoma print and radio ads
What You Should Know About Wind Energy (PDF)
Wind turbines threaten northwest Oklahoma (MP3)
Wind energy needs regulation to protect northwest Oklahoma (MP3)
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Information
Source: Rock County Tax-Payers for a Better Renewable Energy Plan
Media Tips
Getting media coverage is surprisingly easy, but it requires being diligent about contacting media every single time you see an article that is related to industrial wind plants in your state.
FIRST
I would go to the local NPR and other radio websites and send an email to every one of the hosts of the local talk shows.
The email should be brief.
All it needs to say is that you have a story that is not being covered in your state media and . . .
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Advertisements, Law, Meetings, Noise, Wisconsin
Source: Rock County Tax-Payers for a Better Renewable Energy Plan
The Elephant's Still in the Room
Another graphic from Better Plan, Rock County:
It is also available in high resolution for print use and can be modified for use by other groups.
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