http://www.windaction.org/ facts, analysis, exposure of wind energy's real impacts en-us Windaction hourly 1 http://backend.userland.com/rss http://www.windaction.org/articles/36131 Sun, 01 Jul 2012 00:00:00 GMT Forest Commission Scotland, which is missioned with managing national forest land in Scotland, divided the public lands it manages into 5 'lots' to be prospected by specific wind energy developers. For example, ScottishPower Renewables was awarded Lot 1 and the right to develop schemes of less than 5MW in Lots 1-5. The remaining 4 lots are allocated to four other developers all of whom are currently working through an exclusivity period to identify suitable sites for wind development. http://www.windaction.org/articles/36131 http://www.windaction.org/articles/21922 Sun, 05 Jul 2009 18:25:33 GMT Turbines towering over a farming community. http://www.windaction.org/articles/21922 http://www.windaction.org/articles/15429 Tue, 22 Apr 2008 10:22:35 GMT A price worth paying? The Braes O'Doune windfarm towers over Stirling Castle. The 36 looming turbines dominate the skyline of the Braes O'Doune and have angered many local residents, who claim they have blighted one of Scotland's classic vistas. http://www.windaction.org/articles/15429 http://www.windaction.org/articles/13102 Mon, 10 Dec 2007 18:23:11 GMT Wind farm in Stirling, Scotland. http://www.windaction.org/articles/13102 http://www.windaction.org/articles/11714 Sun, 09 Sep 2007 13:30:57 GMT Areas in the UK disturbed by noise and eyesores. http://www.windaction.org/articles/11714 http://www.windaction.org/articles/7333 Sat, 13 Jan 2007 13:03:28 GMT http://www.windaction.org/articles/7333 http://www.windaction.org/articles/4822 Sat, 02 Sep 2006 12:17:46 GMT ISLANDERS in Shetland will have the chance for the first time this weekend to see how a 600MW windfarm would affect the isles' landscape. Ever since the massive project was first mooted almost three years ago, public debate has been slow to get started. Today (Saturday 9/2/06) managers behind the Viking Energy project will exhibit computer generated images at the Shetland Showcase Exhibition, in the Lerwick Clickimin Centre. A comprehensive consultation website at www.vikingenergy.co.uk, designed to interact with the public, is also to go live at the weekend. The project has already been branded as far too big for Shetland by one local environmental campaigner. http://www.windaction.org/articles/4822 http://www.windaction.org/articles/2540 Sat, 15 Apr 2006 12:56:18 GMT If you were in any doubt about the pros and cons of building ten wind turbines at Bradwell on Sea, perhaps the photograph below will help you decide. This is the impact just ten such turbines will have on the tranquillity of the area, there could be as many as thirty nine in the adjacent country side if construction is approved.

The photograph, taken from St. Nicholas Church, Tillingham, depicts the view across the Bradwell marshes alongside St. Peter’s Way where the Wind Farm is to be sited. The turbines have been superimposed and are accurately portrayed in both scale and position.

The machines will totally dominate the landscape for four or five miles around, will be visible up to twenty miles away and will seriously affect the ambience and spirituality of St. Peter’s on the Wall which is the oldest church of its type in the world.

The scale and environmental impact of this industrial development in a rural and tranquil area will be enormous. The resulting electricity produced is minimal and expensive; the Carbon Dioxide emission savings are insignificant on a UK scale and too small to measure on a world scale.

Maldon District Council advises that should you want to make representation about this proposal then quote Application No. FUL/MAL/06/00291 and write to The Chief Planning Officer, Council Offices, Princes Road, Maldon, CM9 5DL or email to dc.planning@maldon.gov.uk.</p. Neil Yates On behalf of 900 plus BATTLE members. ]]> A Gale of protest is forming on the Dengie Marshes If you were in any doubt about the pros and cons of building ten wind turbines at Bradwell on Sea, perhaps the photograph below will help you decide. This is the impact just ten such turbines will have on the tranquillity of the area, there could be as many as thirty nine in the adjacent country side if construction is approved. The photograph, taken from St. Nicholas Church, Tillingham, depicts the view across the Bradwell marshes alongside St. Peter’s Way where the Wind Farm is to be sited. The turbines have been superimposed and are accurately portrayed in both scale and position. The machines will totally dominate the landscape for four or five miles around, will be visible up to twenty miles away and will seriously affect the ambience and spirituality of St. Peter’s on the Wall which is the oldest church of its type in the world. The scale and environmental impact of this industrial development in a rural and tranquil area will be enormous. The resulting electricity produced is minimal and expensive; the Carbon Dioxide emission savings are insignificant on a UK scale and too small to measure on a world scale. Maldon District Council advises that should you want to make representation about this proposal then quote Application No. FUL/MAL/06/00291 and write to The Chief Planning Officer, Council Offices, Princes Road, Maldon, CM9 5DL or email to dc.planning@maldon.gov.uk. http://www.windaction.org/articles/2540 http://www.windaction.org/articles/351 Thu, 01 Jan 2004 05:00:00 GMT http://www.windaction.org/articles/351 http://www.windaction.org/articles/357 Thu, 01 Jan 2004 05:00:00 GMT http://www.windaction.org/articles/357 http://www.windaction.org/articles/463 Thu, 01 Jan 2004 05:00:00 GMT http://www.windaction.org/articles/463 http://www.windaction.org/articles/485 Thu, 01 Jan 2004 05:00:00 GMT http://www.windaction.org/articles/485 http://www.windaction.org/articles/465 Wed, 01 Jan 2003 05:00:00 GMT http://www.windaction.org/articles/465 http://www.windaction.org/articles/38223 Tue, 30 Apr 2013 01:29:45 GMT Proposals to protect large parts of wilderness and unspoilt land in Scotland from controversial wind farm developments will be unveiled by government ministers today. The new guidance will include maps, drawn up by Scottish Natural Heritage (SNH) http://www.windaction.org/articles/38223 http://www.windaction.org/articles/38160 Wed, 24 Apr 2013 16:01:13 GMT Those standing in opposition to the proposal were supported by comments from English Heritage which warned the turbine would have a "harmful effect on the setting and significance of a number of highly graded, nationally important designated heritage assets" including Belton House, Bellmount Tower, The Church of St Mary at Marston and The Church of St Peter at Foston. http://www.windaction.org/articles/38160 http://www.windaction.org/articles/38080 Wed, 17 Apr 2013 14:06:28 GMT “To avoid public anger and disenchantment, it is crucial that there are reasonable safeguards to protect the amenity of wind turbine neighbours. The judgment in the Milton Keynes case shows that the law in fact supports Local Authorities that wish to set minimum separation distances, although it also shows that these must be designed and worded carefully.” http://www.windaction.org/articles/38080 http://www.windaction.org/articles/38059 Sat, 13 Apr 2013 12:50:09 GMT An organisation has called for robust planning measures to be put in place to ensure large areas of Northumberland do not become "wind farm landscapes", which it says has happened in parts of Berwickshire. ...There is also concern the council has not adequately recognised the cumulative effects of turbine development. http://www.windaction.org/articles/38059 http://www.windaction.org/articles/38033 Wed, 10 Apr 2013 23:49:56 GMT Margaret Paren, Chair of the South Downs National Park Authority, said: "We're pleased to see that E.ON has listened to our concerns regarding the visual impact of the Rampion proposal on the South Downs National Park, however we think that there is more to be done especially on the routing of the cables." http://www.windaction.org/articles/38033 http://www.windaction.org/articles/38022 Wed, 10 Apr 2013 03:38:37 GMT Alex Salmond has been urged to "show real leadership" by rejecting a large wind farm that campaigners say threatens to submerge an area of wild land under a "forest of steel turbines the height of the Forth Bridge". http://www.windaction.org/articles/38022 http://www.windaction.org/articles/38009 Tue, 09 Apr 2013 16:28:53 GMT Helen McDade, head of policy at the John Muir Trust, said: "We are disappointed that the majority of councillors chose to ignore expert opinion from bodies which include Scottish Natural Heritage (SNH), the Cairngorms National Park, the Mountaineering Council of Scotland and the John Muir Trust. "But despite this setback, the fight to save the Monadhliath Mountains will continue. http://www.windaction.org/articles/38009