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Local impacts of wind farms on property values: A spatial difference-in-differences analysis
Author: Sunak, Yasin; and Madlener, Reinhard
[ABSTRACT] Today’s investment decisions in large-scale onshore wind projects in Germany are no longer determined only by the investment’s economic benefit, but also by concerns associated to social acceptance. Despite a mostly positive attitude towards the expansion of wind power, local public concerns often stem from the belief that the proximity to large-scale wind farms may lead to a decrease in property prices. In particular, the change in landscape caused by the construction of a wind farm may have an . . .
More »Blight for Naught: Wind Turbines and the Rationalized Desecration of Nature
Author: False Progress
Go to original: “Blight for Naught: Wind Turbines and the Rationalized Desecration of Nature” “To those devoid of imagination a blank place on the map is a useless waste; to others, the most valuable part.” – Aldo Leopold * This type of mountaintop removal is praised by many coal mine haters. Wind projects don’t remove as much rock but they add stark, unnatural structures. R.I.P. Mars Hill, Maine. For this “green” experiment, 12 miles of Laurel Mountain, West Virginia were industrialized, including a . . .
More »Lawsuit against Invenergy for loss of amenity and well-being
Author: Andre, Mark; Andre, Donna; et al.
State of New York Supreme Court, County of Wyoming— FACTS 33. Upon information and belief, Defendant Invenergy created and owns a wind energy operation, including wind turbines on property located within 800-1500 feet from the properties owned by Plaintiffs. 34. Upon the construction of and operation of the· wind turbines, Defendant has destroyed Plaintiffs’ rural viewshed from their property. 35. Upon the construction of and operation of the wind turbines, Defendant has caused constant noise, vibrations and flicker to enter . . .
More »Flat Rock Wind v. Rush County Area Board of Zoning Appeals
Author: Court of Appeals of Indiana
‘Over the course of two hearings, the BZA had the opportunity to carefully consider the statutory setback requirement of Section 6.4 and its implications on the life, health, and safety of the surrounding landowners. It received evidence in favor of the project and in opposition of constructing the windfarm. Ultimately, and based on the evidence presented at the hearings, the BZA, in its approved Findings of Fact, explicitly found that “an additional setback is necessary to protect health and safety . . .
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