NO! I cannot accept wind turbines on mountaintops!
Those that think wind energy is the answer to our global energy crisis continue to downplay and ignore any negative side effects caused by industrial wind turbines. However, the growing body of evidence is compelling that wind farms can cause considerable harm to those that have to live near them. This fact cannot be ignored any longer. Documented cases are widely available on the internet detailing the negative health effects caused by wind turbines. The most common health problems are sleep deprivation, headaches, dizziness, nausea, irritability, tinnitus, and problems with concentration and learning. Known as Wind Turbine Syndrome or Wind Turbine Disease, this phenomenon is widely thought to be caused by the low frequency noise emitted by the wind turbines, which can travel distances of 2 miles or more, especially if the wind turbines are placed on ridges and mountaintops.
There is currently a proposed project to put a wind farm on top of Georgia Mountain. The nearest residences are 3400 feet away (less than two thirds of a mile). In addition, three schools are within three miles of this site. This is simply TOO CLOSE. Do wind developers have the right to take away any Vermonter’s quality of life in the name of promoting alternative energy? Wind farms, when placed on mountaintops such as Georgia Mountain, can be seen within a 10 mile radius. There is credible evidence that property values decline substantially (greater than 25%) when within view of a wind farm. In many cases, properties become completely unsaleable, especially within a two mile view. This means that anyone susceptible to the negative health effects caused by wind turbines will not be able to move away without abandoning their homes. If you do not believe this, check out the real life stories at www.windturbinesyndrome.com. I would not wish this on anyone. SO, NO! NO! NO! I CANNOT ACCEPT WIND TURBINES ON MOUNTAINTOPS.
Darlene Ross
Milton , VT
Citizens Protecting Georgia Mountain
6 May 2009
Tags: Wind power, Wind energy
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