Ontario Government Cancels Wind Project, to protect natural resources.

Governments,and others around the country and world are starting to understand, and are keeping wind out. The County Prince Edward County Statement from Mayor Quaiff on White Pines Wind Project Announcement Picton, ON – The following is a statement from Mayor Robert Quaiff on the Ontario Government’s announcement that it intends to introduce urgent legislation that … Continue reading Ontario Government Cancels Wind Project, to protect natural resources.

Study: Wind Power Increases Dependence on Fossil Fuels in EU

Study: Wind Power Increases Dependence on Fossil Fuels in EU; JUNE 25, 2018 | instituteforenergyresearch.org A study analyzing energy supply in the European Union shows that increasing the level of wind-generated electricity also increases the level of fossil fuel-generated electricity, the opposite outcome suggested by those who argue that renewable energy is necessary to “get … Continue reading Study: Wind Power Increases Dependence on Fossil Fuels in EU

New Study Says Wetland Restoration May Reduce Flood Risks

If Restoring wetlands can reduce the damage of flooding, then what will destroying wetlands, disconnecting more streams form wetlands, adding massive impervious areas and roads for turbines do? Wisconsin Public Radio  Listen A recent study says erosion and runoff are hurting wetland systems in the Lake Superior Basin, and its authors believe that it's making northern … Continue reading New Study Says Wetland Restoration May Reduce Flood Risks

Blasting mountain top’s for wind turbines.

Blasting Mountain Tops in Vermont To Make Way For 450-Foot Industrial Wind Turbines. This is not green, and not environmental, if it were for anything but "wind" it would not be allowed. Read Blasting Report for Wind Farm in Maine: “Blasting is expected to be required for most of the eighteen (18) turbine foundations, the … Continue reading Blasting mountain top’s for wind turbines.

POWER Coalition versus RES wind projects

Voice of the People POWER Coalition versus wind projects A diverse group of organizations has joined forces to oppose the Renewable Energy Systems (RES-Americas) Harvest Wind and White Post wind turbine projects, which are proposed for the Northern Indiana counties of Cass, Miami, Pulaski and Jasper. The mission of the POWER Coalition (Protecting Our land, … Continue reading POWER Coalition versus RES wind projects

Turbines Require Roads — Big Roads

Stormwater and habitat impacts of big wind projects can be huge POSTED ON SEP 14 2011 BY TRISTAN ROBERTS We need nonpolluting energy I would consider myself open-minded about wind power. I believe we need nonpolluting sources of energy to wean ourselves from fossil fuels and to stave off climate change. On the other hand, … Continue reading Turbines Require Roads — Big Roads

Norway rejects wind farm in favor of wild reindeer

Norway rejects wind farm in favor of wild reindeer 02/07/2018 Nearly 35,000 wild reindeer make their home in the southern mountains of Norway – “the last remaining viable populations in Europe,” according to Reuters. And the country recently prioritized the animals over energy, rejecting construction of a 120 megawatt (MW) wind farm over concerns it could harm the animals. via Norway rejects wind farm … Continue reading Norway rejects wind farm in favor of wild reindeer

Six New Papers Reveal A Hushed-Up ‘Green’ Reality: Wind Turbines Destroy Habitats

Studies Show Wind Farms Destroy Habitats WRITTEN BY KENNETH RICHARD, MARCH 16, 2018. Six New Papers Reveal A Hushed-Up ‘Green’ Reality: Wind Turbines Destroy Habitats More Wind Turbines, More Habitat Harm, Loss Six new papers expose the systematic destruction of natural wildlife habitats via the installation of wind turbines. Read more at No Tricks Zone 1. A 20-Fold … Continue reading Six New Papers Reveal A Hushed-Up ‘Green’ Reality: Wind Turbines Destroy Habitats

Wind turbines around the Great Lakes? A terrible idea for birds, bats – Chicago Tribune

Wind turbines at Flakfortet near Copenhagen. (Jens Dresling / AP) Michael Hutchins The rush is on to build scores of large, commercial wind energy facilities in and around the Great Lakes, in Canada and the United States. From the proposed Galloo Island and Lighthouse projects in New York to Camp Perry and Icebreaker in Ohio … Continue reading Wind turbines around the Great Lakes? A terrible idea for birds, bats – Chicago Tribune

Wind Energy, Great Lakes Regional Guidelines

The Huron Mountains are "characterized by its boreal vegetation and unusually diverse and pristine habitats. It includes one of the largest remnants of substantially undisturbed old-growth forest in the upper Great Lakes region." Report on recommendations for siting Wind Turbines in the Great Lakes States. The recommendations summarized here represent the first in-depth, evidence-based synthesis … Continue reading Wind Energy, Great Lakes Regional Guidelines