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.
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.
Can sound protect eagles from wind turbine collisions?
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Acoustical Society Of America
One possible way to prevent these deaths is to chase the birds away with acoustic signals—sound. To determine what types of sounds are most effective in deterring the birds, researchers at the University of Minnesota and their colleagues tested the behavioral responses of bald eagles to a battery of both natural and synthetic acoustic stimuli.
French farmers sue the state over mystery cow deaths they blame on electromagnetic fields
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Henry Samuel
A group of French cattle farmers is suing the state over the mysterious death of hundreds of cows, which they believe are the victims of harmful electromagnetic fields. Local vets are at a loss to explain the deaths.
Text of Mr. President, Thank You for Your Comments about Windmills
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Paul Gipe
Thank you, Mr. President, for the timely attention. My recent book about windmills, or what we call wind turbines, has been languishing in a New York warehouse not far from Trump Tower–until now, that is. Today, windmills are the talk of the country–all because of you.
COMMUNITY VOICES: Mr. President, thank you for your comments about windmills
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External Source
Thank you, Mr. President, for the timely attention. My recent book about windmills, or what we call wind turbines, has been languishing in a New York warehouse not far from Trump Tower — until now, that is. Today, windmills are the talk of the country all because of you.
Fleming wind farm accident victim ID’d
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Sara Waite
he Logan County Sheriff’s Office identified Carl Pierce, 41, of Portland, Ore., as the man who was pronounced dead at the wind tower work site Tuesday.
