Losing Quiet Spaces

Industrialization by wind turbines, transmission Lines and other industrialization is having an effect on the quiet places. As human-made noises reach deep into wild places, people and wildlife alike are feeling the impact November 5, 2018 | LAUREN HALL RUDDELL | Earth Island Journal Weeds are unwanted plants. However, one person’s weed might be another’s … Continue reading Losing Quiet Spaces

MSU Professor: Wind Turbines Can Cause Illness.

Dizziness and nausea are just two symptoms Jan. 25, 2019 | Michael McGrady | Michigan Capitol Confidential An audiologist affiliated with Michigan State University has weighed in on the harms of a proposed wind farm development, on behalf of an Ohio veteran who was diagnosed with vertigo and other service-connected disabilities. Jerry Punch, a professor … Continue reading MSU Professor: Wind Turbines Can Cause Illness.

Flowers can hear buzzing bees—and it makes their nectar sweeter

This new study raises another question on Industrialization of agricultural and wilderness areas.  What is the effect of continued low frequency noise on plants? For crops like corn that are pollinated by wind this might not be an issue, But for other crops this might have negative effects if plants increase nectar sugars expecting pollinators … Continue reading Flowers can hear buzzing bees—and it makes their nectar sweeter

Video: from German public service broadcaster ZDF (audio in English) on wind turbines and infrasound. 

Video -  from German public service broadcaster ZDF (audio in English) on wind turbines and infrasound. 04/11/2018 | Documentary | >planet e. Infrasound occurs where large masses are in motion. This happens in nature - with avalanches and earthquakes, for instance. But infrasound also come through technology and industry. It's caused by large machines and blasting. Even wind turbines ...  

Videos: The wind turbine land agent.

Videos about meetings with a wind turbine salesman. Partly humorous, and entirely too much the sad truth. Video 1.  Wind turbine land agent makes first contact with a landowner Video 2 Land agent makes second contact with a potential turbine host. Video 3  Land agent makes third contact with a potential turbine host. Video 4  Let's talk … Continue reading Videos: The wind turbine land agent.

Wind turbines are making songbirds change their tune

(European) Robin hushed: wind turbines are making songbirds change their tune December 20, 2018 | Mark Whittingham | theconversation.com Roman Teteruk/Shutterstock Mark Whittingham, Newcastle University Wind turbines are a leading source of green energy which could supply 12% of the world’s energy by 2020. But their use is often criticised for its impact on wildlife, particularly … Continue reading Wind turbines are making songbirds change their tune

The seclusion and solitude at remote waterfalls will forever be lost.

The hypocrisy of destroying this in the name of green energy is beyond belief. This is Upper leatherby Falls, Lower Leatherby falls is located 1/4 mile downstream.If the Turbine Industrial project goes in there will be 500 foot turbines within a quarter mile of this location. Image: Upper Leatherby Falls by Nancy Haun. Nestled away … Continue reading The seclusion and solitude at remote waterfalls will forever be lost.

Wind Turbine Sound: An Independent Investigation

February 5, 201, Blissfield Middle School. Yooper Native Rob Rand of Rand Acoustics presentation on the noise of Wind . Interstate Informed Citizens Coalition, a group opposing the location of wind turbines in Riga, Ogden and Fairfield townships, hosted a seminar at the Blissfield Middle School. Rob Rand is a skilled and dedicated technical professional with … Continue reading Wind Turbine Sound: An Independent Investigation

Sales Pitch: Industrial Turbines are Quiet – FALSE

We have not posted as much on turbine noise, as it will have an effect primarily on the wildlife, and anyone in the the area, hiking, or hunting. Listen here: The sales pitch newer industrial turbines are only as loud as a refrigerator. What they do not add is that it sounds like a refrigerator … Continue reading Sales Pitch: Industrial Turbines are Quiet – FALSE