Author: stopthesethings

We are a group of citizens concerned about the rapid spread of industrial wind power generation installations across Australia.

David Ridgway slams Labor’s Primary Industries Minister for being asleep at her post

Gago excoriated for silence on turbines Primary Industries Minister Gail Gago has been exposed for failing to defend primary producers impacted by wind-driven power stations. In Parliament today, Ms Gago refused to say how new power stations will affect farming practices or the profitability of graingrowers around the gaint turbines. “This is remarkable because just … Continue reading David Ridgway slams Labor’s Primary Industries Minister for being asleep at her post

The Rally: Details of the Big Day – Tuesday, 18 June 2013

With the big day only a few sleeps away, we thought it time to give a little more detail on what to expect. Thanks to the work of organisers from all over this great Country of ours, we have a huge line up of speakers ready and raring to go - see below. The Rally … Continue reading The Rally: Details of the Big Day – Tuesday, 18 June 2013

Logic: not found on other planets?

STT from time to time receives the “odd” comment (and we mean “really odd”) from people that seem to misunderstand STT’s objectives.  The name and make up of the site might have given it away to most.  “Stop” as in “put an end to” and “these things” which appears over the silhouette of a giant … Continue reading Logic: not found on other planets?

The “Le Roy Tapes”: Tim Le Roy speaks to STT – Part 1

The first of a 5-part interview with Mr Tim Le Roy, spokesman for the Australian Coastal Guardians, where he describes why he first was driven to battle against industrial wind turbines - the lies and deceit if the wind--millers and their ties to government and the media (2.23).

Why Irish Eyes Ain’t Smiling

The wind industry makes friends wherever it goes.  The Irish, renowned for their hospitality and love a good time – or “craic” – are being overrun by the subsidy driven monsters.  The Emerald Isle is starting to look more like a scene from the “War of the Worlds” ... than “The Quiet Man”. Happy they … Continue reading Why Irish Eyes Ain’t Smiling

“Dangerous” Dave Clarke

You’ll remember Dave Clarke – he’s the Darth Vader of SA’s greentards. Dave’s the one that says, when it comes to the prospect of Yorke Peninsula’s farmers having to operate farms and live with 200 giant turbines, that’s a sacrifice he’s more than willing to make.  Of course it is. This little man has never … Continue reading “Dangerous” Dave Clarke

Tony Abbott calls for REC fraud investigation

STT has been following the REC fraud at Waubra for some time.  Alby Schulz was on the warpath about Acciona's thievery back in February.  John Madigan has been hot on the trail as well. Joining the call to clawback some $80 million worth of RECs from the Spanish Wind Conquistadors is the Prime Ministerial hopeful, … Continue reading Tony Abbott calls for REC fraud investigation

Australia: slow to wake up?

As the rest of the major economies wake up to the insane cost of wind power - and the fact that its claimed benefit to the environment is so much turbulent air - has Australia been caught napping? Graham Lloyd's article in the Weekend Australian today suggests it's time to Wake Up Australia. The Weekend … Continue reading Australia: slow to wake up?

American take on Wind Farm Scam

Reposted from American Thinker, May 10, 2013 The Faults, Fallacies and Failures of Wind Power Viv Forbes Wind power is not free. All natural energy resources such as coal, wind and sun appear "free" - no one has to incur costs to create them. But turning a "free" resource into usable electricity costs money for … Continue reading American take on Wind Farm Scam