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.
Toronto Star: Doctors and nurses back wind and solar power
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John Spears
Ontario’s family physicians and nurses are launching an advertising campaign to defend wind and solar power. . .
Low Frequency Noise and Infrasound Associated with Wind Turbine Generator Systems A Literature Review
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Ontario Ministry Of The Environment
Low Frequency Noise and Infrasound Associated with Wind Turbine Generator Systems A Literature Review. . .
Saskatchewan Court Decision on Claims of Impact from Proposed Wind Turbines
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The decision effectively dismisses claims of potential impact and the credibility of witnesses for the plaintiffs.
New Report From Ontario’s Chief Medical Officer Of Health Says There Is No Direct Causal Link Between Wind Turbines And Adverse Health Effects
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Dr. Arlene King, Ontario’s Chief Medical Officer Of Health
The scientific evidence does not demonstrate any direct causal link between wind turbine noise and adverse health effects according to a new report from Dr. Arlene King, Ontario’s Chief Medical Officer of Health. . .
The Potential Health Impact of Wind Turbines
By
Chief Medical Officer Of Health (cmoh) Of Ontario
The review concludes that while some people living near wind turbines report symptoms such as dizziness, headaches, and sleep disturbance, the scientific evidence available to date does not demonstrate a direct causal link between wind turbine noise and adverse health effects. The sound level from wind turbines at common residential setbacks is not sufficient to cause hearing impairment or other direct health effects, although some people may find it annoying. . .
The Impact of Wind Power Projects on Residential Property Values in the United States
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Lawrence Berkeley National Laboratory
Specifically, neither the view of the wind facilities nor the distance of the home to those facilities is found to have any consistent, measurable, and statistically significant effect on home sales prices. . .
