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Alerts and Events: Information
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.
Emissions, Information, Law, North Carolina, Technology •
Source: Don Hendershot
Answers to a few questions
The air went out of the sails of the “Wind Power Forum” for a bit because we hope to make it Web based and have some technical tinkering to do to prepare The Smoky Mountain News’ Web site. To whet your appetite and perhaps inspire wind-power proponents to respond, I will give you a glimpse from the most complete response (answering all the reader-inspired questions) we have received to date. The response is from Eric Rosenbloom, a science editor and . . .
Destruction of Moore Rd, Cohocton, N.Y.
A troubling set of 33 photos:
Information •
Source: Rock County Tax-Payers for a Better Renewable Energy Plan
Media Tips
Getting media coverage is surprisingly easy, but it requires being diligent about contacting media every single time you see an article that is related to industrial wind plants in your state. FIRST I would go to the local NPR and other radio websites and send an email to every one of the hosts of the local talk shows. The email should be brief. All it needs to say is that you have a story that is not being covered in . . .
Handling Frustrations and Disappointments
How to Avoid Getting Burned Out Trying to solve major issues like wind power, property taxes, etc. necessitates dealing with self-serving bureaucrats, double-talking politicians, special interest promoters, the uninformed public, etc. To say the least, this can be stressful, which has mental, social, and physical manifestations and consequences. Burnout can result from: feelings of lack of control. a perception of insufficient rewards or recognition, an appearance of a divided support community, or little hope of positive change in the situation. . . .
Tundra swans at proposed wind turbine site
Ken Bell of the Rondeau Watershed Coalition recorded this video on March 12 of hundreds of tundra swans gathering during their migration at the proposed site of several industrial wind turbines in Chatham-Kent, Ontario.
Wind Power Information Sources
Wind power is a technology issue, and, as such, is difficult for the media and normal citizens to accurately comprehend without spending the time to do a fairly substantial amount of research. The types of articles that appear on this topic fall into two general categories: those written by scientists and technical experts. These are often hard for most people to understand because they use many technical terms, and assume that the reader is fluent in the energy field. Additionally, . . .
Raising the rotors on 400′-high wind turbine
This is a 1.5-megawatt GE turbine with a rotor diameter of 77 meters (253 feet). Burlington (Vt.) Free Press Also see longer slideshow accompanying full-length article.
