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Iberdrola: Wind noise not a problem
A sound consultant under contract with Iberdrola Renewables told the Hammond Wind Committee Monday that professional studies show that several health concerns involving noise from wind turbines are not scientifically proven.
June 22, 2010
by Matt McAllister
in The Journal
HAMMOND - A sound consultant under contract with Iberdrola Renewables told the Hammond Wind Committee Monday that professional studies show that several health concerns involving noise from wind turbines are not scientifically proven.
Mark Bastasch, P.E., a registered acoustical engineer for CH2M Hill, an Oregon-based consulting firm, told those in attendance at the Hammond Village Community Center about the findings of the International Multidiscipline Sound Advisory Panel, a group of professionals that was assembled to research concerns about the health effects of living in proximity to wind turbines.
Mr. Bastasch said that the research group looked at health concerns including infrasound and... [continue via Web link]
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