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Protesters confront McGuinty over wind turbines
Submitted by beachcomber on September 10, 2010 - 7:06amTORONTO — Angry residents opposed to wind turbines confronted Premier Dalton McGuinty on Thursday, saying health concerns are being ignored in the province’s push for green energy. McGuinty, who was set to tour a recreation centre in Lindsay, Ont., came in a back door after about 10 sign-waving protesters parked themselves outside the front entrance. The group bristled when they realized McGuinty was already inside the complex. “I think he’s missing parts of his anatomy,” said one man. After greeting . . .
Millbrook wind farm opposition builds
Submitted by beachcomber on September 9, 2010 - 6:38amSigns protesting plans for a wind farm near Millbrook have begun popping up in Cavan Monaghan Township. These reflect a growing concern over the project, said County Rd. 21 resident Marion Thompson. “I have been doing a lot of research into industrial wind turbines and information I am finding makes me frightened and angry,” Thompson told Cavan Monaghan council Tuesday. “Frightened because of the many health issues described by people living near turbines, such as headaches, dizziness, anxiety and sleep . . .
Enough is enough with regards to turbines
Submitted by beachcomber on September 9, 2010 - 6:36amAn open letter to residents of Dufferin County: As a resident of Melancthon, I am quite familiar with the proliferation of wind farms as they spread across the township and the county. Fact is, I have a turbine about 560m from my house, just past the 550m setback guideline. As a person who has studied environmental science, I am generally in favor of renewable energy projects and anything else that promotes sustainability but this must be done within reason. With . . .
ERCA urges ‘step back’ on turbines fight
Submitted by beachcomber on September 9, 2010 - 6:33amFive kilometres may not be far enough away from the shore for wind turbines in the lakes, says the local conservation authority’s submission to the provincial government. “Let’s take a step back and get the research and studies underway,” Essex Region Conservation Authority general manager Richard Wyma said Wednesday. “Is five kilometres enough? We don’t necessarily believe it will be.” A report to the ERCA board tonight summarizes ERCA’s response to a Ministry of the Environment’s proposed five-kilometre exclusion zone . . .
Clarington decides to stay out of wind farm court battle
Submitted by beachcomber on September 9, 2010 - 6:31amBOWMANVILLE — Clarington council has decided not to get involved in a court battle with the Province over wind farm setback requirements in Ontario. At a special council meeting on Tuesday, Sept. 7, council backtracked on an earlier decision to spend up to $40,000 to intervene in a judicial review of the Ontario Green Energy Act 550-metre setbacks for wind farms from residences. The municipality wanted a seat at the table of the judicial review, filed by Ian Hanna of . . .
County Council set to debate wind on Sept. 8
Submitted by beachcomber on September 9, 2010 - 6:30amHuron County Councillors are ready to discuss the wind. Thanks to concerns brought to the fore at Huron County Council’s Sept. 1 session, county councillors are set to address concerns surrounding plans for offshore wind projects and related issues. Coun. Deb Shewfelt (Goderich) reports receiving several calls with regard to offshore wind-turbine farms. “We (the municipality) would have a concern about the shipping lanes,” says Shewfelt, noting several Goderich residents are also worried about what wind projects will do to . . .
Benefits doubtful
Submitted by beachcomber on September 7, 2010 - 6:53amI have yet to meet any professional who has worked in the power generation field who agrees with the present “green” policy, especially solar and wind power generation. Wind power was only able to add 10 per cent of its capacity during the recent hot spells and must be backed up by generation capacity which is far less expensive and does not produce any greenhouse gasses about 75 per cent of the time. In fact, it is debatable if there . . .
An ill wind on Lake Erie
Submitted by beachcomber on September 7, 2010 - 6:25amWhen Dalton McGuinty visited The Globe and Mail’s editorial board earlier this year, one topic seemed to catch him off guard. How, the Ontario Premier was asked, could his government be considering putting wind turbines off the shores of Point Pelee, in Lake Erie’s Pigeon Bay? As one of the most ecologically sensitive corners of the province, wasn’t it the sort of place that should be deemed off limits for energy development? After broadly extolling the virtues of his Green . . .
Group calls for moratorium on large-scale wind turbine development; public meeting set for Sept. 16
Submitted by beachcomber on September 6, 2010 - 6:51amA newly created citizens group and the Sault Ste. Marie MP Tony Martin will host a forum Sept. 16 to put the spotlight on proposed wind development projects in Algoma District. “It would seem that many residents are not yet aware of the industrial wind projects proposed for Algoma, and that they, the residents, have opportunities to provide feedback to the government,” said Joanie McGuffin of Save Our Algoma Region, in a press conference at Martin’s office Friday. SOAR formed . . .
Wind power’s health debate rages
Submitted by beachcomber on September 4, 2010 - 7:03amThey’re in a fight that could shape wind power in Ontario, billions of dollars of investment and the green reputation of Dalton McGuinty’s Liberals. Two UWO academics are clashing over wind farms, each accusing the other’s followers of demonizing their cause and bastardizing science. A champion for those who believe wind turbines are making them sick, Dr. Bob McMurtry was dean of the medical school at the University of Western Ontario from 1992 to 1999. His wind adversary is Dr. . . .
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