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U.K. wind farm company studying report on noise pollution’s effects
A U.K. company planning to develop a wind farm off B.C.'s north coast is studying the effects of noise pollution on marine mammals after a report found that whales and dolphins were being stranded.
August 11, 2007
by Kris Schumacher, Prince Rupert Daily News
in The Vancouver Sun
A U.K. company planning to develop a wind farm off B.C.'s north coast is studying the effects of noise pollution on marine mammals after a report found that whales and dolphins were being stranded.
Sara MacIntyre, director of public affairs and communications at NaiKun Wind Development, said the company is studying the potential impact, following the report by the Inter-Agency Committee on Marine Science and Technology.
NaiKun Wind Development is establishing a farm between Prince Rupert and the Queen Charlotte Islands., which is known for its rich marine life and fishing industries.
Jose Etcheverry, a researcher with the David Suzuki Foundation, said wind... [continue via Web link]
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