Alerts Archive: December 2009
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.
Aesthetics, Economics, Health, Law, Noise, Petitions, Setbacks, U.K. •
Source: Ian Corkin
Petition for minimum 2km between wind turbines and dwellings
UK citizens should have the same right as many in the rest of Europe, and be protected from huge turbines being built adjacent to their properties. We the undersigned petition the Prime Minister to Introduce a minimum distance of 2km between wind turbines and dwellings. More details Submitted by Ian Corkin – Deadline to sign up by: 23 December 2010 petitions.number10.gov.uk/tubine-distance/
Action alerts, Economics, New York, Petitions •
Source: Coalition for the Preservation of the Golden Crescent and Thousand Islands Region
Opposition of PILOT for Upstate NY Power Corporation
Background (Preamble): Upstate NY Power Corporation has applied for a PILOT as of October 5, 2009. The requested a decision not later than December 31, 2009 to allow their project financing to be completed. They also stated that they are under a strict deadline to allow their construction to start and reach a certain percentage completion, to qualify for 30% Federal subsidies from the Stimulus Fund. The application has not provided sufficient details about their financial strength, and actually refuses . . .
Announcements, Puerto Rico •
Source: Coalicion Pro Bosque Seco Ventanas Verraco
Feliz Navidad CBSV
Advertisements, Environment, New York, Videos •
Source: Preserve the Golden Crescent
Preserve the Golden Crescent, America’s national treasure
The Golden Crescent, America’s national treasure and pristine gateway to Lake Ontario, the St Lawrence River and the Thousand Islands region is in immediate danger of becoming an industrial wind complex. Thousands of foreign made turbines will blanket islands, shorelines and shallow waters. High powered transmission lines are planned to slash through our crop and grazing lands. America’s best sport fishing, boating and sailing waters are in danger of ruin. We have kept the golden crescent green for generations; please . . .
