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Final Report to the Heath Planning Board on Siting of Industrial-Scale Wind Turbines in Heath
Author: Heath Renewable Energy Advisory Committee
Global Warming and Climate Change: The Committee at the outset of its proceeding acknowledged the science of climate change and the necessity to transition to non-fossil fuel energy sources. These sources include solar, wind, geothermal, hydro, wave, tidal, biological and, potentially, fusion. Notwithstanding the societal need to move away from fossil fuel, the Committee could not assume at the start of its deliberations that every alternative energy source was equally available in all locations or equally benign in its impact. . . .
More »Falmouth, Massachusetts, wind turbine infrasound and low frequency noise measurements
Author: Ambrose, Stephen; Rand, Robert; and Krogh, Carmen
[Abstract] Falmouth, Massachusetts has experienced non-predicted adverse acoustic and health impacts from an industrial wind turbine (IWT) sited close to neighbors. The public response from this quiet rural area has been very vocal for a majority of homeowners living within 3000 feet. Complaints have ranged from the unexpectedly loud with constant fluctuations and the nonaudible pressure fluctuations causing a real loss of public health and well-being. Early research indicates that both the IHC and OHC functions of the ear receive . . .
More »Wind Turbine Acoustic Investigation: Infrasound and Low-Frequency Noise — A Case Study
Author: Ambrose, Stephen; Rand, Robert; and Krogh, Carmen
Abstract. Wind turbines produce sound that is capable of disturbing local residents and is reported to cause annoyance, sleep disturbance, and other health-related impacts. An acoustical study was conducted to investigate the presence of infrasonic and low-frequency noise emissions from wind turbines located in Falmouth, Massachusetts, USA. During the study, the investigating acousticians experienced adverse health effects consistent with those reported by some Falmouth residents. The authors conclude that wind turbine acoustic energy was found to be greater than or . . .
More »Falmouth (Mass.) Board of Health Turbine Hearing, May 24, 2012
Author: Falmouth (Mass.) Board of Health
7:05 – Opening remarks by Board of Health: Gail Harkness called the meeting to order and read a prepared statement. 7:10 – Public comments: • Madeline Tundidor of 46 Brush Hill Circle stated that she works the 11-7 shift. The Webb turbine sounds like a fleet of planes going over her house. The whoosh, whoosh is constant. A neighbor of hers has moved because of the turbine. • Robert Sagerman of 80 Deer Pond Road said that he lives about . . .
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