Myths about Noise, Health, & Safety
Wind turbines are machines that spin in the wind and generate electricity atop tall towers. As such, the blades, transmission, and generator emit noise when the turbine is operating. Because modern wind turbines are relatively new on the landscape, a veritable cottage industry has arisen attributing a panoply of ills to wind turbines–even when they are not operating. Consequently, there are numerous studies on the health effects of the noise from wind turbines. This section includes links to these studies and to reports on the general environmental impacts and benefits of wind energy.
Company Probed by Murdered Maltese Journalist Linked to Montenegro Wind Farm
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Samir Kajosevic
The offshore company investigated by murdered Maltese journalist Caruana Galizia before her death was linked to a wind farm in Montenegro, Reuters has reported.
LM Wind employee dies; uncertain if related to COVID-19
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An LM Wind Power employee has died, but it is unclear if the death is related to the COVID-19 outbreak at the plant. In a message sent to employees Wednesday afternoon, the company announced that Jose Gonzalez, who had worked with LM for more than six years, died.
Why do so many US workers fall to their deaths?
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Michael Sainato
There were 5,250 fatal work injuries in the US in 2018, with falls a leading cause of death – and cuts in government oversight may lead to more
Worker Dies, Another Injured After Trench Collapse at Skookumchuck Wind Project Site
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Eric Rosane
One person working at the Skookumchuck Wind Project construction site is dead and another is critically injured after a trench collapsed on the two workers Thursday morning.
Wind energy and health court cases found for wind energy
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Michael Barnard
Wind energy was found not guilty of health impacts 48 times in 5 countries
Mystery surrounds animal deaths on France’s farms
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Farmers in France are claiming that electromagnetic fields created by wind farms and other electrical installations are leading to low productivity and high rates of mortality.
