Author: stopthesethings

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

Response #5 to Chapman’s “study”

To: Professor Warwick Anderson AM CEO National Health and Medical Research Council We note that Professor Simon Chapman received a Grant of $1,897,375 from the NHMRC in 2008, to “examine the content and accuracy of news treatments of health issues”. The description of the grant states that “news media are highly infuential in setting health … Continue reading Response #5 to Chapman’s “study”

Victim: Sonia Trist

STT would like to introduce you to Sonia Trist who feels that she can no longer stay in her home near the Cape Bridgewater wind farm. She describes her symptoms - anxiety and sudden wakening at night in this video (6.37). Sonia calls on all those affected by wind turbines to be strong,  join together … Continue reading Victim: Sonia Trist

The New Coliseum Order – for the righteous only

By a guest contributor A cackle of Australian Concrete Greens has taken a page out of history and created a new twist on the Roman habit of creating savage games for the amusement of the ignorant masses. It involves a virtual coliseum, basically any windy site near transmission infrastructure, to create a modern Australian version … Continue reading The New Coliseum Order – for the righteous only

A message for “Enron” Macfarlane

To: Ian Macfarlane, Federal Shadow Minister for Energy and Resources 22/3/13 Dear Mr Macfarlane I am writing to you in connection with the Coalition’s proposed bill to amend the Renewable Energy (Electricity) Act 2000, so that national standards may be imposed on the noise emanating from wind turbines. While I applaud the Coalition’s intention, I … Continue reading A message for “Enron” Macfarlane

Response #4 to Chapman’s “study”

Professor Simon Chapman thinks that wind farm neighbours are making themselves ill (“nocebo effect”) through fear or envy or prejudice (Goulburn Post, 22.3.13). On the contrary, if neighbours are kept awake at night by audible low frequency noise in their bedroom, that is an adverse health effect, and no further proof is needed. Regular sleep … Continue reading Response #4 to Chapman’s “study”

The J. Edgar Hoover of Crystal Brook

John Edgar Hoover was the first Director of the Federal Bureau of Investigation in the United States. For over half a century he waged war on homosexuals, black people and communists. But of course, Hoover had his own secret. He had a long-time male companion, Clyde Tolson. And according to his biographer, Hoover was also … Continue reading The J. Edgar Hoover of Crystal Brook

Response #3 to Chapman’s “study”

Melissa Ware Cape Bridgewater Victoria Had the chance last night and this morning to have a quick look at the 15th March 2013 report titled; 'Spatio temporal differences in the history of health and noise complaints about Australian wind farms' etc.  Just can't stop the tears and I rarely cry.  To appreciate this beautiful place, … Continue reading Response #3 to Chapman’s “study”