Large wind turbines require a large amount of energy to operate. Other electricity plants generally use their own electricity, and the difference between the amount they generate and the amount delivered to the grid is readily determined. Wind plants, however, use electricity from the grid, which does not appear to be [...]
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Mars Hill wind turbine project health effects: preliminary findings
Mars Hill wind turbine project health effects: preliminary findings
Dr. Michael A. Nissenbaum, a radiologist at the Northern Maine Medical Center, conducted interviews with fifteen people living near the wind energy facility in Mars Hill, Maine. His preliminary data suggests the residents are experiencing medical problems (sleep disturbances, headaches, dizziness, weight changes, possible increases in blood [...]
Wind Energy Will Not Reduce US Oil Dependence
One of the false claims made by “wind energy” advocates is that greater use of this potential energy source would reduce US dependence on oil, including oil imports.
In fact, adding more wind turbines will have no significant impact on US oil consumption.
Health, Hazard, and Quality of Life near Wind Power Installations: How Close Is too Close?
In conclusion, based on these data, wind turbines should not be built within 1.5 miles of people’s homes. Let it be understood, however, that there will still be health and life quality problems caused by wind turbines beyond this radius. People living 1.5 to 3 miles from a proposed turbine site should be notified of potential health and life quality effects, and for this they should be appropriately compensated.
Why Noise Criteria Are Necessary for Proper Siting of Wind Turbines
People often ask, “What is a responsible noise level from industrial wind turbines, to protect the health of nearby residents?” And, “How should background noise levels be properly measured prior to turbine construction, and how should noise levels be measured after the turbines are up and running?” Here are concrete answers from two prominent noise engineers.
Wind Turbine Syndrome: Testimony before the New York State Legislature Energy Committee
I am here to talk to you today as a physician-scientist about a clinical phenomenon called Wind Turbine Syndrome.
