Alerts Category: Announcements
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.
NASA Glenn Research Center – Plum Brook Station Wind Farm Project
SUMMARY: NASA intends to conduct scoping and prepare an Environmental Impact Statement (EIS) for the NASA GRC Plum Brook Station Wind Farm Project located near Sandusky, Ohio, pursuant to the National Environmental Policy Act of 1969, as amended (NEPA) (42 U.S.C. 4321, et seq.), the CEQ Regulations for Implementing the Procedural Provisions of NEPA (40 CFR Parts 1500-1508), Executive Order 13423, “Strengthening Federal Environmental, Energy, and Transportation Management”, and NASA policy and procedures (14 CFR part 1216 Subpart 1216.3). The . . .
Announcements, Economics, Energy, Impacts, Law, Ontario, Publications •
Source: Wind Concerns Ontario
Dirty Business: the reality behind Ontario’s rush to wind power
Book to be released September 12, 2011 Ontario’s government has looked to “renewable” sources of energy such as wind and solar to create jobs in the wake of the failure of the auto sector. But at what price? Wind power generation is now being seen around the world as an expensive boondoggle, in which money is spent by the billions to create an unreliable, inefficient and expensive source of power. What is the situation in Ontario? Why didn’t the lessons . . .
Announcements, Australia, Campaigns, Impacts, Meetings, Press releases •
Source: Eastern Mount Lofty Ranges Landscape Guardians and Stop Keyneton Wind Farm
Eastern Mount Lofty Ranges Landscape Guardians and Stop Keyneton Wind Farm
There is a new organisation of concerned residents and landowners from the Keyneton, Eden Valley and Cambrai districts of South Australia. This group has been formed in response to a 57 turbine wind “farm” planned for the area. We have formed The Eastern Mount Lofty Ranges Landscape Guardians whose primary task is to ensure that all those that will be affected by the Keyneton and Eden Valley wind “farm” will have the full picture of the personal and environmental consequences. . . .
Wind opposition merchandise
The Eco Awareness Society Announces Its New Webstore. Visit our new webstore, where you will find t-shirts, totes, mugs and yard signs to use in your fight against industrial wind power plants. Items also make great gifts for friends and family who share the cause. http://www.eco-awareness-society.ca/store/default.html Wear your message proudly and together we will stop this madness. Proceeds from all sales are the foundation of our Society and allow us to continue our work in promoting awareness and understanding of . . .
Announcements, Fundraisers, Law, Letters, News, Ontario, Setbacks •
Source: Hanna, Ian
Ian Hanna v. Ontario – Legal Action update
As many are aware, in October 2009, with the support of a great many people, a major legal challenge was launched under my name to the Green Energy Act – specifically to the parts that deal with siting and setbacks of Industrial Wind Turbines (IWTs) in relation to people’s homes. This “Application for Judicial Review” seeks to have IWT development close to people placed on hold across Ontario until independent, epidemiological studies are completed to determine safe setbacks from places . . .
Join Film-Truth Productions in Vinalhaven, Maine
Come join Film-Truth Productions @ the Katharine Cornell Theater Wednesday, April 14th @ 7:00 pm For a special screening of select clips from Vinalhaven, Maine, where the Fox Islands Electric Wind Project went online in November of last year. The screening will be followed by Q&A with two Vinalhaven residents. Energy development on and off our island shores has become one of the most important topics our island has been called upon to decide as a community. Film-Truth Productions is . . .
Announcements, Press conferences, Press releases, Vermont •
Source: Energize Vermont
Energize Vermont Launch Press Conference
Energize Vermont Launch Press Conference Tuesday Jan. 26 11:45 a.m. Cedar Creek Room, State House, Montpelier Energize Vermont Will Support Community Energy Solutions New Grassroots Group Pushes For Responsible Renewables and Conservation Grassroots activists from around the state will gather at 11:45 a.m. on Tuesday, January 26 in the State House in Montpelier to announce the formation of Energize Vermont, a new group supporting community energy projects in Vermont. John Liccardi, the President of the Energize Vermont Board of Directors, . . .
