Constructively engaging those with concerns is surely the most likely path to positive resolution, though that approach is also challenging, as the small island community of Vinalhaven, Maine is discovering. There, the community-owned electric coop is purchasing power from three new 1.5MW turbines. Since the project [...]
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Wind turbines stir up bad feelings, health concerns in DeKalb County
Months have passed since anyone has waved hello to one another in Waterman or Shabbona in rural DeKalb County. Some people claim they’ve even stopped going to church to avoid having to talk to former friends. “It’s gone. The country way of living is gone,” declares Susan Flex, who lives [...]
Lee County Informed hosts wind turbine forum
ASHTON — A group of more than 100 area residents gathered at the Mills and Petrie Building on Saturday afternoon to hear the negative impact of having wind turbines in the area. A group of representatives from the DeKalb area, as well as attorney Rich Porter spoke to those gathered for more than two hours.
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DeKalb County Wind Turbine Noise
Wondering what a day in the footprint of the DeKalb County industrial wind energy center might sound like? Yes, there were planes flying over the area near the wind turbines, but not during these clips, it just sounds that way. All the video was captured at the DeKalb County wind farm with the same camera [...]
The Brewing Tempest Over Wind Power
People living near turbines increasingly report sleep deprivation, headaches and vertigo. The wind lobby says there’s no proof.
Claims of wind farm illness
Victoria’s largest wind farm operation is attracting attention as the residents of Waubra, north-west of Ballarat, claim the turbines are causing health problems.
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Wind tower neighbor bought out for health reasons
Barbara Ashbee-Lormand traveled from central Ontario to central Vermont in late October to a discussion of an industrial wind turbine development proposed for the town of Ira, organized by Vermonters for a Clean Environment. She’s a rare figure in the debate over the effects big wind towers have on people. She’s one of only two [...]
Family says turbine vibrations made them ill enough to move
The large house in Lower West Pubnico is now empty and abandoned, d’Entremont says, because inaudible sound from the 17-turbine wind farm made his family sick. “It’s like a surround sound — you can’t avoid it, you can’t ignore it. It just comes right into your head.” D’Entremont blames the turbines for sending low-frequency [...]
Health concerns and the need for careful siting of wind turbines
We know, as physicians, that sleep deprivation and chronic stress can result in many consequential negative health effects, some of them serious, over the long term.
These effects arise not only from audible noise frequencies but also from persistent inaudible low frequency noise waves of a cyclical nature which are felt, but not heard. [...]
Turbine Noise
The American Wind Energy Association says that wind turbine make about “as much noise as a kitchen refrigerator.” The truth is that wind turbines have varying noise output and for many thousands of people who live near them they are a great disturbance.
County board member seeks city’s input
DeKalb County Board Member Mike Haines addressed the Genoa City Council last week asking for feedback on a 133-unit windmill operation proposed by NextEra Energy Resources. “If this was for the public good it would be different, but this is to benefit the (company) shareholders, and some people’s quality of life will change a lot.”
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Turbine leaseholder complains of noise
Turbine leaseholder complains of noise in Cohocton, New York
Mr. Graham of Cohocton, New York, agreed to lease his land to UPC/First Wind for the siting of wind turbines. The turbines went online in December 2008 and the noise complaints started immediately. In this video, Mr. Graham pleads with town officials to shut off the turbines [...]
Wind setbacks
Most jurisdictions in the U.S. require only 1,000- to 1,500-foot setbacks (although Riverside County, Calif., mandates two miles). Kittitas County recommends half a mile. But some say that’s not enough to avert possible health impacts.
Wind setbacks
Everyone wants alternative power in theory, but nobody wants to live next to giant wind turbines.
Be Concerned About Health Effects from Wind Turbine Effects
Author: Meyer, Gerry
I live in the Forward wind farm erected by the Invenergy Company of Chicago, IL. I understand you may have wind turbines coming to a farm near you.
I have been a rural mail carrier in this area for 30 years, therefore I know on a personal level most of the residents in [...]
Wind Farm Controversy – WI
Wind Farm Controversy in WI – FOX 6 News
