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CAW wind turbine: noise, health, and property concerns
Author: Krisselbrink, Barry
I am writing asking for your support in requesting the CAW [Canadian Auto Workers] to remove the wind turbine which is currently on their property. As a Developer in the area, I have had sales in the southwest end of Port Elgin fall through because of the noise and health concerns created as a result of the wind turbine running. I have been advised by real estate agents that people won’t even look at properties at that end of town. . . .
More »Analysis, modeling, and prediction of infrasound and low frequency noise from wind turbine installations
Author: MG Acoustics
MG Acoustics has carried out the analysis, modeling, and prediction of infrasound and low frequency noise from wind turbines at two different sites, as part of the Health Canada study. This work has been divided into two parts, Phase 1 and Phase 2, associated with a Prince Edward Island site and a Southern Ontario site, respectively. There are several overall objectives: investigate the use of Harmonoise/Nord2000 weather classes with Environment Canada weather data to predict sound speed profiles investigate methods . . .
More »Wind energy development and perceived real estate values in Ontario, Canada
Author: Walker, Chad; Baxter, Jamie; Mason, Isaac; Luginaah, Isaac; and Ouellette, Danielle
Abstract: This paper focuses on public concerns about real estate value loss in communities in the vicinity of wind turbines. There are some conflicting results in recent academic and non-academic literature on the issue of property values in general – yet little has been studied about how residents near turbines view the value of their own properties. Using both face-to-face interviews (n = 26) and community survey results (n = 152) from two adjacent communities, this exploratory mixed-method study contextualizes perceived property value loss. Interview . . .
More »Self-reported and objectively measured health indicators among a sample of Canadians living within the vicinity of industrial wind turbines
Author: Michaud, David; Keith, Stephen; et al.
This is the detailed description of the methodology used for the Health Canada/Statistics Canada “Wind Turbine Noise and Health Study”, the preliminary results of which are summarized at www.hc-sc.gc.ca/ewh-semt/noise-bruit/turbine-eoliennes/summary-resume-eng.php. From the summary of results: The following were not found to be associated with WTN exposure: self-reported sleep (e.g., general disturbance, use of sleep medication, diagnosed sleep disorders); self-reported illnesses (e.g., dizziness, tinnitus, prevalence of frequent migraines and headaches) and chronic health conditions (e.g., heart disease, high blood pressure and diabetes); . . .
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