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- Roos wind farm rejected (August 28, 2008) [UK] in News
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- Tasmanian Wedge-Tailed eagle deaths a tragedy; Minister needs to investigate (August 28, 2008) [Australia / New Zealand] in News
- Turning desert green comes with caveats (August 28, 2008) [Nevada] in News
- Wind farm proposal expected (August 28, 2008) [Illinois] in News
- Vote delayed on Iberdrola deal (August 28, 2008) [New York] in News
- With appeal, resident keeps wind fight alive (August 28, 2008) [Pennsylvania] in News
- Wind turbine ordinance's proposed changes to be discussed at public hearing (August 28, 2008) [Wisconsin] in News
- PSC Commissioner Buley resigns (August 27, 2008) [New York] in News
- A form of eminent domain is happening here (August 28, 2008) [New York] in Opinions
- School tax rate down in Lowville; Wind farm payments may drop as a result (August 28, 2008) [New York] in News
- Delayed N.D. wind project has new owner (August 28, 2008) [North Dakota] in News
- Concerned citizens fueled creation of wind turbine health and safety report (August 25, 2008) [Rhode Island] in News
- Wind farm set in motion; Leases OK'd for turbine sites (August 26, 2008) [Minnesota] in News
- FPL wants nuclear power to be counted as alternative energy (August 25, 2008) [Florida] in News
- NorthWestern seeks permits for new power plant (August 26, 2008) [Montana] in News
- Longview man's wind turbine project on hold as county irons out zoning issues (August 27, 2008) [Washington] in News
- Chairman's tilt at turbines noise; Domestic applications ‘likely to be rejected' as manufacturers fail to quantify sound levels (August 27, 2008) [UK] in News
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