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The first consideration is safety, in case of [[Wind turbine|blade failure]], fire, or tower collapse.[https://www.wind-watch.org/news/tag/accidents/?titles=on] Other safety concerns include icing and consequent shedding in northern climates and aircraft, not only near airports but also in farming areas where crop-dusting is common and in rural areas dependent on helicopter ambulance service. | The first consideration is safety, in case of [[Wind turbine|blade failure]], fire, or tower collapse.[https://www.wind-watch.org/news/tag/accidents/?titles=on] Other safety concerns include icing and consequent shedding in northern climates and aircraft, not only near airports but also in farming areas where crop-dusting is common and in rural areas dependent on helicopter ambulance service. | ||
Setbacks should further address [[Adverse impacts of wind energy#Noise|noise]], [[Adverse impacts of wind energy#Shadow flicker|shadow flicker]], and [[Adverse impacts of wind energy#Aesthetics|aesthetics]]. | Setbacks should further address [[Adverse impacts of wind energy#Noise|noise]], [[Adverse impacts of wind energy#Shadow flicker|shadow flicker]], and [[Adverse impacts of wind energy#Aesthetics|aesthetics]], as well as the effects of several wind turbines instead of just one. | ||