Alerts and Events: Ontario
These postings are provided to help publicize and provide examples of 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.
Impacts, Ontario, Protests, Publications •
Source: Oppose Belwood Wind Farm
Payback 6th October 2011
Also see “Liberals all in a tither after seeing buttons/postcards” at Wind Concerns Ontario. Download original document: “Payback 6th October 2011” postcard
Fundraisers, Health, Law, Ontario, Press releases •
Source: Chatham-Kent Wind Actiion
‘David and Goliath’ legal challenge underway against the global wind industry
The international wind industry will face one of its biggest challenges beginning on February 1, 2011. Canada will be at the centre of a legal battle of global proportions. In response to a recent approval of an industrial wind development, an appeal has been submitted to a Tribunal (ERT). The appeal is based chiefly on the issue of serious harm to human health from noise and low-frequency sound. The appeal raises other issues such as the government’s apparently admitted inability . . .
Complimentary Energy Decision Support Tool (CEDST)
Project Overview The Complimentary Energy Decision Support Tool (CEDST) is a project being conducted between the School of Engineering at the University of Guelph and the Poultry Industry Council. The purpose of this tool is to assist farmers in their decision to install a renewable energy system. This tool will be simple to use and will guide the farmer through an assessment of the renewable energy potential of his or her site. It will compare different potential renewable energy technologies . . .
Action alerts, Environment, Law, Ontario, Wildlife •
Source: Ontario Ministry of Natural Resources
Call for comments: wind turbine bird guidelines
Policy Proposal Notice: Birds and Bird Habitats: Guidelines for Wind Power Projects (2010) EBR Registry Number: 011-0112 Ministry of Natural Resources Date Proposal loaded to the Registry: November 05, 2010 Comment Period: 45 days: submissions may be made between November 05, 2010, and December 20, 2010. Description of Policy: The Green Energy Act 2009 (GEA) places a priority on expanding Ontario’s use of clean and renewable sources of energy, including wind power. A key element of the GEA is a . . .
Health, Meetings, Ontario, Press releases •
Source: Society for Wind Vigilance
First International Symposium on Adverse Health Effects and Industrial Wind Turbines
Picton, Ontario, July 17, 2010 – The First International Symposium on the adverse health effects of industrial wind turbines will be held October 29-31, 2010 in Picton, Prince Edward County, Ontario, Canada. Hosted by The Society for Wind Vigilance and supported by the County Coalition for Safe and Appropriate Green Energy, this groundbreaking two day event will feature prominent expert speakers from the United Kingdom, the United States and Canada who will provide important information relating to health issues reported by . . .
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 . . .
Manif à Toronto : message de soutien
Bonjour de France aux manifestants de Toronto ! La Plateforme européenne EPAW représentant 401 membres de 21 pays européens, vous apporte tout son soutien moral pour cette journée importante à Toronto. La fédération française FED que je réprésente également, se joint à ce soutien. Que votre manifestation pour combattre le fléau des éoliennes industrielles et tous les maux qu’elles engendrent, notamment pour les riverains et les paysages, soit entendue largement pour faire évoluer l’opinion publique et pour faire réfléchir les décideurs. . . .
