Alerts and Events: Environment
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.
Motion to establish Select Committee on Wind Turbines
Senators Leyonhjelm, Madigan, Day, Xenophon and Back: To move on the next day of sitting— (1) That a select committee, to be known as the Select Committee on Wind Turbines be established to inquire into and report on the application of regulatory governance and economic impact of wind turbines by 24 June 2015, with particular reference to: (a) the effect on household power prices, particularly households which receive no benefit from rooftop solar panels, and the merits of consumer subsidies . . .
Action alerts, Environment, Information, Ireland •
Source: David Simpson, Inishowen Wind Energy Awareness Group
Wild Atlantic Way under threat from developers
First challenge to Wild Atlantic Way – barely one month after its establishment – could set precedent for wind farm/other development on route of the Wild Atlantic Way. OUTLINE – THE FACTS A wind farm of two turbines has permission, following an appeal to An Bord Pleanala, to be built on the route of the Wild Atlantic Way. The developer has recently put in an amendment (1450014) to increase the height by 24% to 132 metres. Donegal County Council refused . . .
Manifestation anti éolienne à Rodez
Le collectif « sauvons l’Aveyron » organise une grande manifestation d’opposition à l’éolien industriel à Rodez le Vendredi 7 mars 2014 devant la préfecture de 14 h. à 16 h. Ce collectif regroupe 27 associations. Le rassemblement aura lieu place Foch à partir de 13 h. En Aveyron, – 94 éoliennes sont déjà installées. – 122 ont reçu l’accord du permis de construire, essentiellement sur le Lévézou et le Sud Aveyron mais font l’objet d’un recours au tribunal administratif grâce au travail . . .
New Year Wishes from FED | Voeux de la FED
Depuis 2001 les dirigeants politiques de la France se sont drapés dans la vertu de l’écologie qu’ils ont asservie à des lobbys industriels et à des groupes politiques minoritaires et incompétents. Concernant les énergies renouvelables et l’éolien industriel ils ont trahis leurs électeurs, avec des discours mensongés fondés sur des bases scientifiques erronées. La France est superbe, cela tient à sa situation géographique, à la variété de sa structure géologique, à des espaces naturels protégés et à son passé prestigieux . . .
Aesthetics, Economics, Energy, Environment, Health, Noise, Protests, Publications, Safety, Scotland, Wildlife •
Source: Scotland Against Spin
Protest Against Scottish Wind Policy
SNP Annual Conference, Perth, Saturday 19th October The Scottish Borders Network joined by South of Scotland groups will be hosting this year’s anti-wind turbine protest in Perth on Saturday October 19th. Supported by Scotland Against Spin and campaigners from across Scotland, the protest will highlight the particular plight of the country south of Edinburgh and Glasgow. More turbine development has been forced on this region than any other in Scotland. The Scottish Government is still denying the South planning controls . . .
Wind farms gone wild: Is the environmental damage justified?
Special issue: “Wind farms gone wild: Is the environmental damage justified?” Wild Land News: Magazine of the Scottish Wild Land Group Issue 83, June 2013 CONTENTS Editorial Is wind power a threat to our climate change policy?, by John Constable On windfarms, and the preservation of place, by Sharon Blackie Where eagles dare – the wind farms gamble, by Clive Hambler The aesthetic objection to wind farms, by Christine Lovelock The wind power question, by Iain A MacLeod The Shetland Viking . . .
Action alerts, Environment, New York, Ontario, Press releases, Wildlife •
Source: North American Platform Against Windpower and Great Lakes Wind Truth
Offshore Alert! Lake Erie Energy Development Corp. and Freshwater Wind
Offshore Alert! Leedco’s First Fresh Water Lake Energy Scam energizes international watchdog agencies: More resolve that the Great Lakes are NOT doomed to become another “green energy basket case” “WHOSE MONEY IS BEING SPENT ON A PROJECT THAT HAS NOT EVEN BEEN APPROVED, AND WHY IS DRILLING OF THE LAKE BOTTOM BEING PERMITTED AT THIS STAGE?” —Suzanne Albright, Great Lakes Wind Truth Plans are underway by Lake Erie Energy Development Corporation (LEEDCo) and Freshwater Wind, LLC to construct five massive . . .
