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"On Vinalhaven, on Nantucket, in the Pacific Northwest - all across the country as green energy gains traction - reactions to wind projects are elucidating larger American values. If Vinalhaven is any example, American individualism may struggle to find a place in the new green economy."
Fairhaven wants turbine developer to help pay for sound engineer
June 17, 2013 by Ariel Wittenberg in South Coast Today
June 17, 2013 by Ariel Wittenberg in South Coast Today
"Continued operation of the wind turbines ... in excess of the limit set forth in the DEP noise regulations, during the hours of 7 p.m. to 7 a.m., constitutes a nuisance which is injurious to the public health," the order reads. The board also "hereby orders that the turbines not operate from 7 p.m. to 7 a.m. until such time that the order is removed by the Board of Health."
Australian politics Abbott business advisor threatens to sue farmer if windfarm does him harm
June 16, 2013 by Lenore Taylor in The Guardian
June 16, 2013 by Lenore Taylor in The Guardian
The letter, from law firm Piper Alderman on behalf of Newman and the other landholders, states, "Our clients wish to inform you...that they consider that the proposed wind farms, if erected, are likely to constitute a common law nuisance, and therefore an infringement of their rights as neighbouring landowners to have their reasonable enjoyment of their land not disrupted by the wind farm on your land.
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Kingston flicker study shows locations get more than 30 hours a year
June 14, 2013 by Kathryn Gallerani in Wicked Local Kingston
June 14, 2013 by Kathryn Gallerani in Wicked Local Kingston
The results of the analysis come as no surprise to residents who have documented the flicker effect in their homes ...They have said all along the estimated 30 hours of flicker a year that was anticipated was grossly inadequate. ...188 properties are expected to receive greater than 10 flicker hours per year; 54 are expected to receive greater than 30 flicker hours per year.
Kingston Wind Independence agrees to wind turbine testing
June 14, 2013 by Kathryn Gallerani in Wicked Local Kingston
June 14, 2013 by Kathryn Gallerani in Wicked Local Kingston
Kingston Wind Independence co-owner and manager Kially Ruiz said that while there is still disagreement over the methodology, the monitoring will go forward as soon as MassDEP is ready to begin compliance testing.
Wind energy may be harmful to your health
June 13, 2013 by Patricia Resende in Boston Business Journal
June 13, 2013 by Patricia Resende in Boston Business Journal
According to the Wind Wise, industrial wind turbines can be harmful to people's health. Well, at least for those who live near the turbines. ...the wind industry is blowing hard and fast, and there may be a lot of stressful and sleep deprived neighbors as a result.
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Wind Wise Massachusetts: Wind turbines adversely affect health, new studies show
June 12, 2013 by Wind Wise Massachusetts
June 12, 2013 by Wind Wise Massachusetts
In The Journal of Laryngology and Otology, the authors reported in March that "there is ample evidence of symptoms arising in individuals exposed to wind turbine noise."
"...there is an increasing body of evidence suggesting that infrasound and low frequency noise (caused by the wind turbines) have physiological effects on the ear."
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Applause broke out the Fairhaven Town Hall, after the Board of Health voted to shut down the Fairhaven wind turbines from 7 at night until 7 every morning, effective immediately.
The Health Department received over 400 complaints.
Lowell wind towns challenge noise reports, seek hearings
June 11, 2013 by Robin Smith in Orleans County Record
June 11, 2013 by Robin Smith in Orleans County Record
An attorney for the towns of Albany and Craftsbury say that violations in noise limitations from Lowell wind turbines are endangering neighbors' health and creating a public nuisance.
And the towns are asking for more indoor testing to make sure that noise levels inside homes are not higher than allowed.
Windfarm industry fears consequences of Coalition turbine noise policy
June 10, 2013 by Lenore Taylor in The Guardian
June 10, 2013 by Lenore Taylor in The Guardian
The yet-to-be-released resources policy is set to require all windfarms to provide "real-time" noise monitoring, with the findings immediately publicly available, so nearby residents concerned about the alleged health impact of windfarms can compare the results with strict state government noise controls. The Coalition resources spokesman, Ian Macfarlane, will also try to introduce the measures before the election with a private members bill.
The Fairhaven Board of Health voted unanimously to shut down the town's two wind turbines between 7 p.m. and 7 a.m. beginning tonight. ...the board of selectmen also voted to put the turbines' developers on 30 days notice because state testing of the turbines revealed that the turbines not only violated state noise regulation but also violated the contract between developers and the Board of Selectmen.
Kingston to hire neutral engineer to evaluate turbine test
June 8, 2013 by Kathryn Gallerani in Wicked Local Kingston
June 8, 2013 by Kathryn Gallerani in Wicked Local Kingston
Tuesday night, selectmen approved a request from the Board of Health to hire an engineer to act as an outside consultant ...Selectmen Dennis Randall said the results of any study, no matter how scientific, can be brought into question, so the town needs to make sure the professional engineer hired to review the results of the flicker study is a neutral party.
Wind farms are a 'complete scam', claims the Environment Secretary who says turbines are causing 'huge unhappiness'
June 7, 2013 by Matt Chorley in Daily Mail
June 7, 2013 by Matt Chorley in Daily Mail
The Conservatives have taken a tougher line on wind farms in recent months, and this week unveiled plans to give communities a powerful ‘veto' over controversial new onshore developments.
Schemes will have to gain local residents' consent before a planning application can even be made, effectively handing them the power to prevent turbines being erected.
Residents file wind farm complaints; Tipton road repairs to start this month
June 6, 2013 by Ken de la Bastide in Kokomo Tribune
June 6, 2013 by Ken de la Bastide in Kokomo Tribune
Residents blamed the Wildcat Wind Farm for creating noise, light flicker and cellphone and television reception issues in a stack of complaints delivered to the Tipton County Plan Commission.
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Couple who can't escape the shadow of the wind turbines
June 6, 2013 by Auslan Cramb in The Telegraph
June 6, 2013 by Auslan Cramb in The Telegraph
Mrs Siddell, 69, who has had serious health problems in recent years, describes the Hadyard Hill wind farm they face as a "nightmare", and sometimes retreats to the lavatory to escape its effects. ...According to Struan Stevenson, the Conservative MEP, the Siddells are not alone, and the Scottish Government's drive for more wind farms is "blighting" lives across the country.
End of hated wind farms that ruin our countryside amid growing backlash over green energy
June 6, 2013 by Macer Hall in The Daily Express
June 6, 2013 by Macer Hall in The Daily Express
Eric Pickles's Department for Communities and Local Government will announce that planning laws are to be amended so that "consultation with local communities" is compulsory before wind farm developers can even formally apply for planning permission
It means local authorities will get powers to block possible developments early in the planning process.
Senior Conservatives claim the move will effectively end the spread of the controversial turbines which have been blamed for blighting picturesque landscapes.
Ministers will announce that residents will have to be consulted over new wind farms with applications barred if there is significant opposition. Councils are currently prevented from even considering applications for larger turbines.
Scituate turbine opponents launch group with national ambitions
June 6, 2013 by Jessica Bartlett in Boston Globe
June 6, 2013 by Jessica Bartlett in Boston Globe
Scituate residents have taken a fight against the town's turbine to a national level, with the creation of a group meant to lobby Washington for change.
"Sometimes you have to take a broader approach with something to achieve the same result."
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Fergus researcher stands by 2010 turbine study; Critique notes information ‘not scientifically defensible'
June 6, 2013 in Grimsby Lincoln News
June 6, 2013 in Grimsby Lincoln News
Jeff Aramini, a Fergus, Ont. epidemiologist, is the co-author of the 2010 study, Effects of Industrial Wind Turbines Noise on Sleep and Health, which found the closer people were to the turbines, the more susceptible they were to health problems such as sleeplessness, head aches and problems around mental health. ..."It is clear, based on our study and how consistent it is with more and more studies coming out, people are getting sick," said Aramini. "It's not made up."
In Ireland, for example, a court case is pending involving seven families from Banteer, Co Cork and the wind energy company Enercon. The Banteer families claim living near a wind farm has destroyed their quality of life.