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The near-universal enthusiasm for wind power seen in the early days of the industry here in Maine has waned, in large part because of the complaints from those living near towers and turbines, which dominate the landscape and can produce annoying noise. As people hear about those complaints, sympathy for wind farm neighbors grows, as does wariness about the technology. While people may still support wind in the abstract, the thought of towers and turbines in their backyards tends to sour that support.
February 1, 2010
in Bangor Daily News
The near-universal enthusiasm for wind power seen in the early days of the industry here in Maine has waned, in large part because of the complaints from those living near towers and turbines, which dominate the landscape and can produce annoying noise. As people hear about those complaints, sympathy for wind farm neighbors grows, as does wariness about the technology. While people may still support wind in the abstract, the thought of towers and turbines in their backyards tends to sour that support.
When wind power first arrived in Maine, many residents mistakenly believed they would be able to buy inexpensive... [continue via Web link]
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