Alerts and Events: Energy
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.
“Sündenfall Windkraft” conference, 26-27 March 2011
On the island of Sylt / Schleswig-Holstein will be a 2-Day conference on 26th-27th of March, 2011. Speakers will be: Prof. Dr. Ing. Helmut ALT, FH (UAS) Aachen „Options of a affordable energy supply” Dipl.-Soz. Ök. Thomas HEINZOW (Social Economics), Universität Hamburg „About the political economy of wind turbine delusion” Prof. Dr. Horst MALBERG, TU Berlin „About the solar influence on climate change” Prof. Dr. Gerhard GERLICH, TU Braunschweig „Greenhouse effect? About global climate models” Diplom-Meteorologe Klaus-Eckart PULS „Will Sylt . . .
Energy, Environment, Ontario, Press releases, Protests, Quebec •
Source: Quebec citizen’s movement
Quebec solidarity with Ontario against wind industry
Ontario, April 28, 2010 The citizens of Quebec, involved in many different groups to protect their territory, are united in their effort to stop the intrusion of the wind mill industry in our communities without our consent. We are united in denouncing the invasion of that industry and support each other all over the world. We know that the wind mill industry, as developed, is not the solution to reduce our environmental footprint nor to provide us with the energy . . .
Wind Action Conference
Polam Hall, Darlington March 6th 2010 Wind Action Conference Hear expert speakers and meet other groups faced with wind energy developments in their areas. Benefit from the knowledge of experienced campaigners. More info: www.windconf.co.uk Speakers include: Dick Bowdler ETSU R97 and challenging it David Cocks QC Preparing for and fighting a Public Inquiry Bob Barfoot Challenging developers’ visualisations Dr Chris Hanning Turbines and ill health – latest research Dr Phillip Bratby Capacity, efficiency and risk Jeremy Nicholson (EIUG) Wind and . . .
Energy, Environment, Health, Noise, Presentations, Vermont •
Source: Vermonters for a Clean Environment
Wind and Energy Forum
Vermonters for a Clean Environment is hosting an upcoming discussion on wind and energy issues in Rutland County and Vermont: West Rutland Town Hall, Thursday, October 22nd, 7 – 9 p.m. Presentation topics include: Siting Wind Turbines to Prevent Health Risks from Sound Richard R. James, INCE Can Industrial Wind Turbines Affect Your Health? Carmen M.E. Krogh, BscPharm Can Vermont Meet Renewable Energy and Climate Change Goals Without Ridge Top Wind? Kevin B. Jones, PhD A social hour, with light . . .
N.Y.S. Citizens' Wind Energy Questions
Friends: This is a special mailing that I’m sending you this as you may be interested in what is going on in NYS regarding wind energy. Attached is the NYS Citizens’ Questions document (PDF) that was submitted yesterday to NYSERDA concerning their proposed Wind Power meeting. [The cover letter is the last two pages of the document.] (NYSERDA is the NYS Energy Research Development Authority – the main NYS agency that oversees wind projects. Read the History section of the document . . .
Wind lobby disclosures, 2008-2009
These are a few companies found in the database at Center for Public Integrity American Wind Energy Association $460,379 2008 3rd Quarter Lobbyist(s): Tom Vinson, Gregory Wetstone $493,436 2008 4th Quarter $1,212,503 2009 1st Quarter $60,000 Lobbyist(s): Michael Andrews Vestas American Wind Technology Alston & Bird, LLP $50,000 2008 2nd Quarter Lobbyist(s): Jon Chase Cape Wind Associates Capitol City Group $10,000 2009 1st Quarter Lobbyist(s): Gerald Harrington, Christopher Vitale Horizon Wind Energy Alston & Bird, LLP $30,000 2008 2nd Quarter Lobbyist(s): Jon Chase Southwest Windpower Stella . . .
New Yorker cartoons about wind energy
