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Groups speak out against proposed windmill project
The fight against the proposed Shaffer Mountain windmill project continued Tuesday night at a public meeting that highlighted opponents' concerns that turbines will destroy ridgetop environments.
"This is one of the highest-quality environmental areas in Pennsylvania," landowner Jack Buchan said.
Gamesa Energy USA representatives, who could not immediately be reached for comment, backed out of the forum Monday. They said they will reschedule.
June 12, 2007
by Kecia Bal
in The Tribune-Democrat
The fight against the proposed Shaffer Mountain windmill project continued Tuesday night at a public meeting that highlighted opponents' concerns that turbines will destroy ridgetop environments.
"This is one of the highest-quality environmental areas in Pennsylvania," landowner Jack Buchan said.
Gamesa Energy USA representatives, who could not immediately be reached for comment, backed out of the forum Monday. They said they will reschedule.
Speakers slammed the company's decision not to attend the meeting, which drew more than 150 attendees.
"They do not want to debate the issue," Buchan said.
Speakers pleaded with visitors to contact politicians, Gamesa, the Pennsylvania Fish & Boat Commission, the U.S.... [continue via Web link]
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