Resource Library Category: Wales
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Documents presented here are not the product of nor are they necessarily endorsed by National Wind Watch. This resource library is provided to assist anyone wishing to research the issue of industrial wind power and the impacts of its development. The information should be evaluated by each reader to come to their own conclusions about the many areas of debate.
Appeal Decision, Rhos Garn Whilgarn, Tagarreg, Llandysul, Ceredigion
Author: Wild, Stuart
The appeal is made by RES Developments Limited against the decision of Ceredigion County Council. The application Ref A050648, dated 8/06/05, was refused by notice dated 20/09/06. The development proposed is a 10 turbine wind farm and associated electrical transformers, sub-station and control building, 60m anemometer mast and infrastructure for a period of 25 years.
Decision: The appeal is dismissed. (Date 07/02/08)
Main issues: In my view the main issues in this case are the effect of the proposal on the . . .
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Destruction of Cefn Croes
Author: Griffiths, Emyr; and Whiteway, Beverley
These images and many more are available in high resolution on a CD compiled by the photographers. Request a copy from National Wind Watch.
Right-of-way for transmission lines:
What was once a mountain stream:
Peat exposed by excavation — drying and shrinking (and releasing substantial carbon):
On site cement factory:
The heavy-duty roads are now used for rally racing(not much carbon savings there!):
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I Do Not Want a Windfarm, and Other Poems
Author: Gardner, Ian
I Do Not Want A Windfarm
I do not want a windfarm
I know that others do
They say that it will help to stop
The rise in CO2
I do not want a windfarm
My reasons are quite fair
If you consent to read this rhyme
My thoughts with you I’ll share
I do not want a windfarm
Within my line of sight
To have my current view obscured
I do not think is right
I do not want a windfarm
Close enough to hear
The countryside is quiet now
But not again I fear
I . . .
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