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Wind turbines ARE noisy!
The commercial wind industry must respect the people who reside in targeted development regions, and honor their right to healthy lives and peaceful enjoyment of their homes, by adopting meaningful setbacks -- measured in miles, not in feet.
Continued installation of wind turbines throughout our rural and mountainous landscapes without scientific, impartial review of the impacts of this industrialization, will have devastating effects on some of the most precious ecosystems in the world.
September 27, 2007
by Laura Jackson
in Endeavor News
Wind turbines ARE noisy!
Noise created by commercial-scale wind turbines has become a major concern around the world as wind power development continues to proliferate. The problem is worse than the industry admits.
Although the industry claims that modern turbines are quieter -- even as they grow ever larger -- complaints are increasing from people who live near new projects. The deep unnatural thumping as the giant blades pass their supporting tower is particularly intrusive.Testimony from hundreds of turbine neighbors confirms this.
The noise is especially intrusive because wind energy facilities are often built in rural areas where the ambient... [continue via Web link]
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