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Recent study adds to wind turbine debate
A group of researchers found "no evidence" that wind turbines' sounds have any adverse physiological effects on people who live close by, according to a recent study - but that goes against some local residents and strong testimony suggesting otherwise. ...A handful of Morrow County residents living near Willow Creek wind farm filed formal complaints with the county asking for the farm's conditional use permit to be revoked.
December 29, 2009
in East Oregonian
A group of researchers found "no evidence" that wind turbines' sounds have any adverse physiological effects on people who live close by, according to a recent study - but that goes against some local residents and strong testimony suggesting otherwise.
The study was commissioned by the American and Canadian Wind Energy Associations, both outspoken proponents of wind energy. The two organizations also hand-picked the panel of researchers who released their findings earlier this month.
Among the report's findings: The sounds emitted by wind turbines are not unique, and there hasn't been any evidence to suggest they cause health problems for those who live... [continue via Web link]
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