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7 (of many) studies showing wind turbines’ adverse impacts on wildlife
Author: Richard, Kenneth; and various
Scientists (Krekel and Zerrahn, 2017) report that the installation of wind turbines near human populations “exerts significant negative external effects on residential well-being” and a “significant negative and sizable effect on life satisfaction” due to “unpleasant noise emissions” and “negative impacts on landscape aesthetics”. “We show that the construction of wind turbines close to households exerts significant negative external effects on residential well-being … In fact, beyond unpleasant noise emissions and impacts on wildlife, most importantly, wind turbines have been . . .
More »Lotus Creek wind development, Central Queensland
Author: Rainforest Reserves Australia
Status: Approved in revised form in November 2022 by Federal Environment Minister Tanya Plibersek after being rejected in 2020 by then Federal Environment Minister Sussan Ley. Proponent: Vestas (onsold from Ark Energy) Project Description: 55 wind turbines and infrastructure, located at Lotus Creek, inland near St Lawrence, Central Qld. Project Area: 3044.9 hectares Some of the threatened wildlife impacted: A critical Koala population live here. Koalas were found to be present in all suitable habitat within the Site Boundary, with . . .
More »Kaban wind – from eucalypt woodland to industrial site
Author: Rainforest Reserves Australia
Windpower development located in Kaban, near Ravenshoe on the Atherton Tablelands, Far North Queensland. This is Jirrbal Country. Now 28 wind turbines are being installed on critical habitat here at great distress to some Jirrbal Elders. The hurt over what has been done at Kaban is significant – it is an ongoing weeping wound to many.
More »How Much Oil Is Required to Run a Wind Turbine?
Author: Roman, Jeremy
Key Takeaways Gear oil: around 800 gallons per turbine for gearboxes. Transformer oil: approximately 1200 gallons per turbine for transformers. Annual oil consumption: averages 80 gallons per turbine. Synthetic oils are preferred for wind turbine applications. Proper maintenance crucial for productivity and environmental sustainability. Oil Consumption in Wind Turbines Wind turbines require a significant amount of oil for proper operation, with an average turbine consuming up to 2000 gallons of oil. This oil consumption is divided between the gear oil, . . .
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