Misery in South Marysburgh and Athol c. 2014
If WPD’s White Pines project goes ahead, what is the future for many families in South Marysburgh and eastern Athol Wards of Prince Edward County, starting in 2014? No crystal ball is needed. The future is revealed in the testimonies of more than 100 Ontario families now suffering adverse effects from industrial wind turbines and associated infrastructure.
Bill 55 amendments to Schedule 19 a license to kill
The following schedule (19) being introduced by the Ontario Liberal Party as Bill 55: Strong Action for Ontario Act (Budget Measures), removes any legal impediments and prohibitions that Industrial Wind Turbine developers would have encountered (and should have in cases like Wolfe Island) to destroy the habitat of and, harass and kill, species considered at risk or endangered under the Endangered Species Act in Ontario.
Hold your horses: Ontario premier
Ontario’s premier is introducing a points system to identify rural communities who welcome renewable energy installations like wind turbines. He adds that he will not sacrifice health care or full-day kindergarten for horse racing.
Council of Canadians to push for Great Lakes protection in upcoming speaking tour
Green energy woes discussed at Lambton NFU annual meeting
There`s not a whole lot good about wind turbines, or for that matter, Ontario`s Green Energy Act.
At least that seemed to be the general opinion expressed at the annual meeting of Local 328 (Lambton County) National Farmers Union, held recently at the Forest Agricultural Society Hall.
Green energy woes discussed at Lambton NFU annual meeting
There’s not a whole lot good about wind turbines, or for that matter, Ontario’s Green Energy Act.
At least that seemed to be the general opinion expressed at the annual meeting of Local 328 (Lambton County) National Farmers Union, held recently at the Forest Agricultural Society Hall.
Birds and Bird Habitat: What Are the Risks From Industrial Wind Turbine Exposure?
Abstract
Bird kill rate and disruption of habitat has been reported when industrial wind turbines are introduced into migratory bird paths or other environments. The industrial wind energy industry and its proponents typically deny or assume mitigation will manage the potential risks to birds and habitat. While the literature could be more complete regarding the documentation of negative effects on birds and bird habitats during the planning, construction, and operation of wind power projects, there is sufficient evidence to raise concerns. Authoritative and mandatory vigilance monitoring and long-term surveillance over the life of the industrial wind facility are lacking. By the time the documentation of the rate of bird kills, including that of endangered species is available in an environs of an industrial wind turbine facility, the damage may be irreversible.
Anne Murray: Gagging environmentalists is poor policy
Recently, the Stephen Harper government managed to slip in another stab at environmentalists in what was otherwise a fairly mundane budget. Among the usual assurances of strong economic growth and environmental protection, the federal budget earmarked $8 million for checking whether the charitable status of organizations has been compromised by such radical political activities as letter-writing. Think what $8 million could have accomplished for the thousands of nature-focused organizations that struggle to find money for local stewardship projects. What could it have accomplished for environmental science and biology students working to discover more about the world around us? How much could have been done for scientific monitoring of wild animals and birds, as they struggle to adapt to changing habitats and climate?
Twenty More Clearview Neighbours Join Forces to Support Legal Action against Wind Project
No longer is the recent Wiggins legal action against WPD’s proposed Fairview wind development and the turbine lease holder Beattie Brothers Ltd. a David vs. Goliath challenge.
Court of Appeal Judgement
Judgement for my Appeal in relation to the Den Brook Amplitude Modulation (AM) noise conditions was handed down by three Lord Justices at the Court of Appeal (CoA) last week, 26th May 2011.
Whilst on the face of it my appeal was dismissed, i.e. the Judges determined that the Inspector had not erred in law, the wider outcome was pretty much a total success; save only for the costs Barbara and I have necessarily endured over the past years.