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Towering turbines draw ire
The potential impacts of placing such tall wind turbines near communities was among topics at a meeting Tuesday in Santa Fe hosted by two community groups concerned about large-scale, wind-energy farms proposed in New Mexico.
More than 50 people - among them rural residents, clean energy advocates and state officials - packed a room at the State Library.
January 7, 2009
by Staci Matlock
in The New Mexican
As energy companies, state look to boost wind power, residents want answers about environmental, health impacts
The idea of using wind to generate electricity seems to be gaining popularity, except with people who might have to live near 30-story-tall turbines.
The potential impacts of placing such tall wind turbines near communities was among topics at a meeting Tuesday in Santa Fe hosted by two community groups concerned about large-scale, wind-energy farms proposed in New Mexico.
More than 50 people - among them rural residents, clean energy advocates and state officials - packed a room at the State Library. Many came... [continue via Web link]
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