Alerts Archive: June 2010
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.
Inquiry into the consent of renewable energy generating sites
Raised by: Tessa Packard on behalf of Black Mountain Farms, Faccombe Estates, Horseupcleugh Estate, Burncastle Estate, Cranshaws and Longformacus Community Councils on 15 June 2010 Calling on the Scottish Parliament to urge the Scottish Government to convene an inquiry to consider the process for consenting onshore and offshore renewable energy generating stations and whether the process achieves an adequate cost/benefit and planning developments/environment balance, particularly for those in rural communities and whether its energy and planning policies compete against local . . .
Action alerts, Environment, Ireland, Property values, Protests, Wildlife •
Source: Gweebarra Conservation Group
Gather on the Gweebarra – Protest Vigil on the Gweebarra Bridge
A Chara/ Dear Friends, Coiste Timpeallachta Ghaoth Bearra, the Gweebarra Conservation Group, is holding a ‘Gather on the Gweebarra!’ at the Gweebarra Bridge from 11.00am to 2.00pm on Saturday, July 10th, 2010. The Gweebarra River Valley and Estuary and the surrounding townlands is a unique landscape which supports many protected species and habitats. These include wild deer and salmon, a 500 strong common seal population and several protected bird species like Golden Eagles, Northern Bullfinches, Grouse and Corncrakes. As such . . .
HAVE TO BE STOPPED
Letter of Support: The wind power industry in incestuous collaboration with ill-informed politicians is ruthless beyond all reasonable limits. The attack on the scenic Massif du Sud in Canada shows, that nothing is holy for the wind power industrial complex. Campaigners against devastating wind turbines in the Nordic and Baltic countries are with you in spirit to day and hope for a successful rally, which can show the world, that it is enough. The limit for our tolerance with the . . .
Clean energy?
Con with the Wind – documentary
Con with the Wind is a passionate and inspirational look at the myths, facts and lies surrounding big business interests in the Wind Farm Goldrush. Film maker and director Nigel Spence’s gripping documentary, shot in 15 countries over 3 years, exposes the truth and the real human, environmental and subsidy costs of wind turbines; a cost that the youth of today will be paying for the next 25 years.
Environment, Ireland, Meetings, Press releases •
Source: Gweebarra Conservation Group
Gweebarra Conservation Group
The Gweebarra River Valley and the surrounding townlands in South West Donegal is a unique landscape which supports many protected species and habitats. These include wild deer and salmon, a 500 strong common seal population and several protected bird species like Golden Eagles, Northern Bullfinches, Grouse and Corncrakes. As such the Gweebarra is a Natura 2000 site and an EU Designated Area of Conservation which means it is supposed to be protected by law from developments which would have a . . .
Update on Nova Scotia Moratorium Request and a Call to Action
June 4, 2010 Dear Friends, I am writing to enlist your help. On April 7th, 2010 the Eco Awareness Society along with other groups and individuals sent a request for a province wide moratorium on industrial wind power projects in Nova Scotia and a request for a comprehensive noise and health study. Along with this request was sent Dr. Nina Pierpont’s book as well as over 140 documents that substantiate and explain adverse human impacts with regard to industrial wind . . .
