British Toffs are, apparently, in dire need, so why shouldn't British power punters stump up a fat pile of cash to keep them in the manner they've become accustomed to? Wind turbines trash the landscape for the benefit of billionaires The Guardian Simon Jenkins 5 December 2013 Is it fair for the chancellor to cut … Continue reading British “Turbine-Toffs” reap cash-Bonanza at punters’ expense
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I won’t grow up, I won’t grow up
The wind weasel is a lot like Peter Pan – the eternal child, who will fight, kick and scream to avoid the stark reality of adulthood. How often have we heard the yarn about wind power needing a fat pile of subsidies for just that little bit longer to help it “mature”? And how, if … Continue reading I won’t grow up, I won’t grow up
David Cameron says: “cut the green crap”
STT readers might think we’ve just struck a rich and organic theme. In our last post we looked at the way Canadian farmers liken wind industry spin to the stuff they shovel out of their dairies. Well it seems that British PM, David Cameron isn’t afraid to “muck” in too. Here’s The Daily Mail’s take … Continue reading David Cameron says: “cut the green crap”
“Macca” & “Ronno” should watch & learn from Europe
In Australia the battle to kill off the Renewable Energy Target has well and truly begun. In response, wind industry goons have been seen crawling all over the Big House on the Hill in Canberra; trying to schmooze and booze their way into the hearts - and pockets - of a few Coalition members. **** … Continue reading “Macca” & “Ronno” should watch & learn from Europe
What goes up, must come down
Whether under their own steam or with a little help from determined locals, the fans that have littered Countries all over the Globe and that drive people mad will all eventually hit terra firma. Here's a great little tale from the Yorkshire Dales. Wind farms: A triumph to put wind in your sails The Telegraph … Continue reading What goes up, must come down
Brits in wind powered economic death spiral
Green energy: How their green rush is costing us all The Telegraph Iain Martin 13 October 2013 Consumers are paying the price of a fallout over green energy between ministers A lot of people, said David Cameron, had warned him he was “mad” to treat the environment as the number one concern. In response, he … Continue reading Brits in wind powered economic death spiral
If the Wind’s not Blowing – the Fans aren’t Going
**** STT has - once or twice - pointed out the bald meteorological FACT that the wind can be safely relied on for one thing only - that, at some point, it will inevitably stop blowing. Just when, and for how long, is the fundamental and insoluble problem with wind power. We've reported on the … Continue reading If the Wind’s not Blowing – the Fans aren’t Going
Runaway Train
**** Having set the wheels firmly in motion, the brains behind Britain’s brewing energy disaster have jumped from the loco and left their passengers to their own devices … Good luck, Britain. Here’s The Time’s take on how wind power driven “fuel poverty” is about to become the “new black” for the poor, aged and … Continue reading Runaway Train
Ontario’s Farmers ask: which part of “NO” don’t you understand?
The forces for common sense took to the highway in Ontario last weekend in an effort to make their hopelessly corrupt government come to grips with the great wind power fraud. Here's a video of the event: **** http://youtu.be/h86PUSMvFpM **** More than 150 vehicles take to Hwy. 402 for mass rally against wind turbines Chip … Continue reading Ontario’s Farmers ask: which part of “NO” don’t you understand?
Brits overrun by their own Armada of Giant Fans
In 1588, the Spaniards set out to overrun Britain by sea with an enormous Armada. The Brits saw them off with the help of a plucky lad called Francis and some lucky wind changes. Not only did they cop a right Royal Navy flogging, but the cost of building Spain’s giant fleet eventually helped to … Continue reading Brits overrun by their own Armada of Giant Fans
