Category: Big wind industry

Response #6 to Chapman’s “study”

To The Editor The Standard Warrnambool, Victoria I am writing in a rage, having read the absolute rubbish which your newspaper printed obviously having been sent a press release, or having interviewed Professor Simon Chapman from Sydney University, who it appears, given his rantings over recent years, is an advocate for the wind industry. It … Continue reading Response #6 to Chapman’s “study”

We smell fear and loathing in the wind energy sector

Can you smell it? It's currently just a hint of Canberra breeze, a waft of something sour. But it's definitely there. The smell of fear and loathing. Recently, the head of Origin Energy, Grant King, hammered the Renewable Energy Target scheme and the Gillard government's carbon tax. King told an audience of business heavies the … Continue reading We smell fear and loathing in the wind energy sector

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”

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”

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”

Letter #2 re Simon Chapman’s “study”

Professor Bruce Robinson Dean The University of Sydney NSW 2006 20 March 2013 Dear Professor Robinson, It is with great disappointment and concern that I write to you today regarding the troubling misconduct of a senior academic at your institution, Professor Simon Chapman. As you are undoubtedly aware, Professor Chapman has been publicly vocal regarding … Continue reading Letter #2 re Simon Chapman’s “study”