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Wind Power News: Radio
These news and opinion items are gathered by National Wind Watch in its noncommercial educational effort to help keep readers informed about developments related to industrial wind energy. They do not necessarily reflect the opinions of National Wind Watch. They are the products of and owned by the organizations or individuals noted and are shared here according to “fair use” and “fair dealing” provisions of copyright law.
Thousands gather in Dublin to protest against wind energy infrastructure
Thousands of people are gathering in central Dublin for a major rally against pylons and wind turbines. Organisers say over 200 community groups from across the Midlands and West are involved in today’s march from Parnell Square to the Dáil. They say Minister Pat Rabbitte’s announcement that plans for a wind export deal to the UK were being scrapped is a political ploy. These demonstrators say several other energy projects are still going ahead – they say it’s devastating their . . . Complete story »
Cllr Shiels – UK windfarm developers targeting Donegal are laughing all the way to the bank
A Donegal Cllr has claimed that UK windfarm developers targeting the county are laughing all the way to the bank. Planree Ltd have applied to An Board Pleanala to develop Irelands biggest onshore windfarm at Carrickduff Hill and Lismullyduff. The proposed windfarm could see up to 49 wind turbines built over 20 townlands from Barnesmore Gap right up to the Castlefin area. The Council is due to consider its proposed submission to An Bord Pleanala on the planned wind farm . . . Complete story »
Kevon Martis and Cary Shineldecker on Frank Beckman show
Kevon Martis – Director for the Interstate Informed Citizen’s Coalition in Blissfield. Cary Shineldecker – Lives in the CMS Energy Lakewinds wind farm. Both will be protesting the American Wind Energy Association’s conference in East Lansing. Download MP3 file. Complete story »
Radio Victoria interviews on Cape Bridgewater noise study
Steven Cooper (acoustical researcher) Download MP3 file. Andrew Richards (Pacific Hydro) Download MP3 file. Annie Gardner (resident) Download MP3 file. Complete story »
Wind turbine study finds possible correlation between noise and residents’ complaints, researcher says
A pilot study into wind farm noise and residents’ reactions to it has identified a special noise signature that could give new insights for medical research, the study’s lead author says. Residents recorded sensations: When turbines were starting When turbines increased/decreased power output by 20 pc When turbines were operating at maximum power and wind increased Researchers, commissioned by Pacific Hydro, took sound measurements near the company’s Cape Bridgewater wind farm, in south-west Victoria, which has been operating for six . . . Complete story »
Wind energy study finds links to impacts reported by residents
A new study commissioned by renewable energy provider Pacific Hydro reveals a trend between wind farm infrasound and sensations reported by a sample of residents. The company arranged an industry-first report taking into how people’s senses are affected by its wind farm located in south west Victoria. Located near Portland, The Cape Bridgewater wind farm has been operating for six years. In that time, there have been claims by people in nearby households that the turbines have been causing sensations, . . . Complete story »
Joan Morris on “Goldhawk Fights Back”
Epidemiologist Joan Morris offers her thoughts on the Health Canada’s wind turbine and noise health study. Download MP3 file. Complete story »
Colette McLean on The Lynn Martin Show
Health Canada report says while you may not like them, you may find them annoying, wind turbines are not linked to your health problems. What do you want to tell Health Canada? Colette was one of the participants in the health study and points out several of its many shortcomings. Download MP3 file. Complete story »
Alun Evans on The Pat Kenny Show
Alun Evans talks about the health effects of noise from wind turbines. Download MP3 file. Complete story »
Does living near a wind farm pose a health hazard?
In 2011, a Senate inquiry called for urgent research into the possible effects of wind farms on human health after hearing from Australians who claimed their health was destroyed from living in close proximity to wind turbines. Similar claims have been made in other countries, including Canada and Australia’s National Health and Medical Research Council has been conducting what it calls an independent systematic review. Carl Stepnell used to live close to a wind farm at Waubra north-west of Ballarat . . . Complete story »
