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Science of Industrial Wind in MA and the Eastern US
Author: Luce, Ben
I was a strong advocate of utility-scale wind and other renewables in New Mexico, and expected to support some level of utility scale wind development in the Northeast prior to studying the issue of wind in this region in detail. I also believe that very aggressive action to reduce emissions and mitigate climate change is needed. Given that I am a strong advocate of renewables, I will not address the larger debate of renewables versus other non-renewable energy approaches such . . .
More »Zoning Evaluation and Property Value Impact Study
Author: McCann Appraisal
Zoning Evaluation & Property Value Impact Study of Proposed Wind Turbine Madaket Landfill Nantucket, Massachusetts Requested by Common Sense Nantucket Submitted to Town of Nantucket Zoning Board of Appeals Zoning Evaluation Conclusions The proposed Madaket Turbine use does not comply with the applicable Nantucket Bylaw for either a height variance (Zoning Board of Appeals) or a Major Site Application (Planning Board). The Madaket Landfill Turbine also meets the Bylaw criteria of a Prohibited Use. Basis of Opinions 1. The adverse . . .
More »Re: Wind Turbine Health Impact Study: Report of Independent Expert Panel
Author: Krogh, Carmen
The purpose of this letter is to respond to the Wind Turbine Health Impact Study: Report of Independent Expert Panel of January 2012 that was prepared for the Massachusetts Department of Environmental Protection, Massachusetts Department of Public Health. I would like to share excerpts from Ontario, Canada experiences regarding the serious risks to health that can occur when industrial wind turbines are sited in close proximity to residents. As background, I have held senior executive positions at a teaching hospital, . . .
More »Wind Turbine Health Impact Study Is Junk Science
Author: Hartman, Raymond
[Wind Turbine Health Impact Study: Report of Independent Expert Panel, January 2012, prepared for: Massachusetts Department of Environmental Protection, Massachusetts Department of Public Health] Junk Science: What Is It? “Junk science is faulty scientific data and analysis used to advance special interests and hidden agendas.” General Examples “Government regulators may use junk science to expand their regulatory authority, increase their budgets or advance the political agenda of elected officials.” “Businesses may use junk science to bad-mouth competitors’ products, make bogus . . .
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