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Testimonies related to Industrial Wind
Turbines
This section includes the testimonies of various individuals from around the world. The testimonies that are listed here deal with all aspects of industrial wind turbines. They should not be looked at as scientific evidence, but instead as a guide for assisting in the understanding of the real world consequences. Proper actions and studies need to exist to be sure wind power is not developed in an irresponsible fashion.
Maine Wind Task Force - Testimony
Publication: Testimony
Author(s): Wendy Todd
Date Added: 23 October 2007
Date Published: September 2007
Includes the testimony of Wendy Todd, a resident of Mars Hill and a lifelong citizen of the state of Maine. She lives approximately 2600 feet (800 m) from multiple turbines located at the Mars Hill Wind Facility. She discusses the problems both she and other residents are having with the wind facility. She discusses property value concerns, noise issues, shadow flicker, and the subsequent quality of life issues that were affected.
Impacts of Wind Turbines on Birds and Bats
Publication: Testimony
Author(s): Mike Daulton
Date Added: 4 June 2007
Date Published: May 2007
Includes the testimony of Mike Daulton, Director of Conservation Policy for the Nation Audobon Society. Outlines the concerns they have for the many bird and bat species that may be affected by the rush to expand wind power in the United States.
Impacts of Wind Turbines on Birds and Bats
Publication: Testimony
Author(s): Alan B. Mollohan
Date Added: 4 June 2007
Date Published: May 2007
Includes the testimony of Congressman Alan B. Mollohan, before the
House Fisheries, Wildlife and Oceans Subcommittee. He outlines the concerns that the wind power developers are not doing the proper due-diligence necessary to migitage the wildlife impact the wind turbines will have.
Impacts of Wind Turbines on Birds and Bats
Publication: Testimony
Author(s): Donald Michael Fry, PhD
Date Added: 4 June 2007
Date Published: May 2007
Includes the testimony of Dr. Michael Fry, Director of the Pesticides and Birds Program at American Bird Conservancy. He outlines the problems that wind turbines pose to birds and bats, as well as the lack of good science regarding the potential long term affects.
Impacts of Wind Turbines on Birds and Bats
Publication: Testimony
Author(s): Edward B. Arnett
Date Added: 4 June 2007
Date Published: May 2007
Includes the testimony of Edward Arnett, Conservation Scientist, Bat Conservation International. He discusses the problems that wind turbines directly pose to bats, and cites several cases of very large bat deaths at currently operating modern wind turbine facilites.
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