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Position of the National Institute of Public Health–National Institute of Hygiene on wind farms
Author: National Institute of Hygiene, National Institute of Public Health, Poland
The National Institute of Public Health–National Institute of Hygiene is of the opinion that wind farms situated too close to buildings intended for permanent human occupation may have a negative impact on the comfort of living and health of the people living in their proximity. The human health risk factors that the Institute has taken into consideration in its position are as follows: the emitted noise level and its dependence on the technical specifications of turbines, wind speed as well . . .
More »Proximity to wind-power plants reduces the breeding success of the white-tailed eagle
Author: Balotari-Chiebao, Fabio; et al.
Abstract. As a clean and renewable energy source, wind power is expected to play a major role in climate change mitigation. Despite its benefits, the construction of large-scale wind farms in many parts of the world is a cause of concern for wildlife, including the often vulnerable raptor populations. Here, we examined the influence of distance to wind-power plants on the white-tailed eagle Haliaeetus albicilla in terms of (1) breeding success; (2) post-fledging survival; and (3) territory occupancy and turbine . . .
More »Wisconsin Wind Siting Council — Minority Response
Author: Amstadt, James; Kuehne, Carl; Meyer, Tom; Schwalbach, Glen
Executive Summary In 2009, Wisconsin Act 40 directed the Public Service Commission of Wisconsin (Commission or PSC) to appoint a Wind Siting Council (Council or WSC) to provide advice to the PSC during the rule- making process for the siting of wind turbines. Act 40 also requires that Council to submit a report to the Legislature every 5 years to provide updated information about health research and regulatory developments, as well as to provide recommendations for legislation if needed. Act . . .
More »Letter to Governor Kasich Concerning Ohio Power Siting Board
Author: Residents of Ohio
Sorry, this post has been removed, to be published later. The undersigned residents of Ohio communities affected or threatened with industrial wind development wish to bring to your attention the untenable situation we face due to the failure of the Ohio Power Siting Board (“OPSB”) to protect the public interest. We assert that the OPSB has not adopted rules that adequately and faithfully implement the requirements of siting statutes. Moreover, it has acted in ways that contribute to public confusion . . .
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