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Wind Power News: Letters
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Call for immediate moratorium on wind farm developments
This open letter to First Minister John Swinney was sent earlier this month. Dear First Minister, We are calling for an immediate moratorium regarding all further wind farm decisions and related infrastructure. The purpose of a wind farm is to efficiently generate sustainable energy at a reasonable cost. That is not the case under the current policy approach—this is evident in our electricity bills. We are citizens from across Scotland who are deeply concerned about the direction the government has . . . Complete story »
Delaware Audubon president’s view on wind farm surprising
I find it ironic that Steve Cottrell, president of Delaware Audubon, would condemn Sussex County for blocking US Wind from bringing power from a wind farm off Ocean City, Maryland, onto land (“Sussex council’s US Wind vote raises concern”). Cottrell asserts that county towns will lose millions in (essentially bribe) money. I actually find that commendable, not negative. Assuming Delaware Audubon relates to environmental conservation, why would he support a project that will kill millions of birds, destroy fish habitat . . . Complete story »
Hundreds take a stand against wind turbines, associated transmission lines
Last week I wrote about the important Australia-wide message that the Grampians region is open for business, and sadly again at the time of writing some parts were closed again due to further fires. Halls Gap and Pomonal remain open so please keep spreading the word. I again commend the tireless efforts of the Country Fire Authority and volunteers who fight the fires and, in this latest instance, battle to protect Dimboola and other communities near Little Desert. I attended . . . Complete story »
Windmills no good for land
Look across the farmland from Danville to the Quad Cities. What do you see? Nothing but windmills! Central Illinois has some of the best farmland in the entire world, and look how politicians have decided it should be used. I’m partial to this part of the country since I was born on a farm and lived on a farm nearly all of my life. Piatt County vetoed wind mills by a large majority, but our governor decided that didn’t matter. . . . Complete story »
Could proposed wind farm have impact on fishermen’s livelihoods?
On Oct. 29, a lengthy article was reprinted in The Times Record from the Portland Press Herald on proposed wind farms in Casco Bay. The article had only one small quote from the New England Stewardship Association stating that the wind farm will “threaten mariners (fishermen) and the marine environment.” This year, a science journal reviewed all studies on the effects of high voltage electrical lines that would run from each windmill to the shore. Their conclusion was that these . . . Complete story »
Fact checking offshore wind data from Gov Murphy
Offshore wind developers, green energy proponents and governmental officials including Governor Murphy continue to publicize and promote false information regarding economic benefits to our state and counties from these projects. It’s estimated by the NJ Council on the Green Economy that in the next 10 years offshore wind will create over 9,500 jobs per year. That’s a persuasive number to the public and politicians, designed to deceive them and to quiet opposition. Analyses and facts reveal the truth. These projects . . . Complete story »
Letter to Shell and EDF regarding offshore wind projects
Please find the enclosed letter and report sent to the New Jersey Board of Public Utilities (BPU) today. The letter is signed by a growing coalition – currently more than 40 – of New Jersey towns and citizen groups opposing any BPU award of new or revised contracts to your U.S. partnership Atlantic Shores Offshore Wind LLC. The letter and report detail the economic and ratepayer impacts and potential violations of state law any such awards would present. As you . . . Complete story »
Offshore wind energy development: A David vs Goliath story
As the aggressive pursuit to privatize and industrialize our oceans with offshore wind turbine factories marches on, the small yet powerful voices of coastal communities around the nation continues to fight to be heard in the process. It is a veritable David versus Goliath story. Goliath takes many forms. Is it BOEM? The Bureau of Ocean Energy Management is uncompromising in their quest to lease out our oceans to multinational corporations for industrial development. I have sat face to face . . . Complete story »
Sacrificing Shetland’s precious peatlands for poor temporary climate solutions
The effect of such industrialisation on climate will be of less benefit than the preservation and restoration of a long-term efficient carbon sink such as peat bog. Last month, Highlands and Islands MSP Rhoda Grant visited Shetland and described the Viking wind turbines as “pretty” alongside claiming that they are a temporary feature that can be taken down when climate change is beaten. She also said there needed to be a continuation of wind energy developments in Shetland. Her words . . . Complete story »
Oppose Powys pylon plans now before it is too late
Having recently attended an excellent public meeting regarding the proposed wind farm at Nant Mithel in the Radnor Forest I feel that I now have a much better understanding of this major proposal for mid Wales. The sheer scale of the wind farms proposed are extraordinary – 31 huge turbines at this site using 211 acres of hard standing and up to 100,000 trees to be felled. Then a further 34 turbines at the Bryn Gilwern and Aberedw sites. This . . . Complete story »
