STT would like you to meet Carl and Samantha Stepnell, who have long since left their home, which was 900m from the turbines at the Waubra Wind Farm. They have moved a 30 minute drive away for the sake of their health and sanity. Samantha was severely affected, as soon as the turbines started - … Continue reading Victims: Carl and Sam Stepnell
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Victims: Robyn and Glen Brew
STT would like to introduce you to Robyn and Glen Brew who run an organic farm at Evansford near the Waubra Wind Farm in Victoria. Depending where they are on their property, they can see 10-20 turbines. In this first video interview (5.35) they have generously shared their personal stories of how the turbines have … Continue reading Victims: Robyn and Glen Brew
The “Le Roy Tapes”: Part 4 – Health
Part 4 of 5 of the interview with Tim Le Roy. In this episode Tim shares his watershed moment when he meets affected people and realises the extent of the suffering that can occur when industrial wind turbines are sited too close to peoples homes. He shares his experiences of homes in Waubra and Toora … Continue reading The “Le Roy Tapes”: Part 4 – Health
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
Richard Paltridge – dragon slayer
It sounded to us like the most pale excuse of the year. Spanish multinational Acciona announced it was scrapping its plans for a $70 million 46-turbine wind farm at Allendale East in South Australia. The company said it had come to the decision after deciding the project’s economics “didn’t stack up”. “After detailed investigations over … Continue reading Richard Paltridge – dragon slayer
A Thorne in the paw of big wind
Dr Bob Thorne is a psychoacoustician, which means he has expertise not just in measuring "noise numbers", but also in assessing noise impact on humans. His career has included working in environmental health within the Queensland government as well as working as an acoustician. He was awarded his doctorate in the field of noise. Dr … Continue reading A Thorne in the paw of big wind
The wind industry’s lies dissected
Just like this, only more expensive and more annoying. And at least this doesn't make you sick. From an STT special correspondent Go to http://windfarmperformance.info and look at the page for March 25, 2013. Web site author Andrew Miskelly tells us there is 2513 MW of installed capacity from wind farms on the eastern Australian … Continue reading The wind industry’s lies dissected
The huff and puff of the NSW Farmers’ wind guide
The Editor, The Land Newspaper Dear Sir, NSW Farmers recently released their much requested Wind Farm Guide. How unfortunate a great opportunity was missed to produce a document of real information and value, one which truly reflected the reality of the wind industry. Immediately the authenticity of the information provided must be questioned. Why would … Continue reading The huff and puff of the NSW Farmers’ wind guide
Well, Minister, are you going to expose the billion-dollar fraud?
"I know the government is worried about all the super funds and other money that has been sunk into these projects, but I also know the government is fully aware that wind farms do not abate GHG, but are good vote grabbers ... Allowing the fraud to continue just allows the problem to get bigger … Continue reading Well, Minister, are you going to expose the billion-dollar fraud?
Bang or whimper?
It's started. In Falmouth, Massachusetts, the local council has voted unanimously to remove turbines. The first turbine went up in 2010 at a cost of $10 million. Taking them down will cost $5 to $15 million. They're coming down because of health and noise concerns. Common sense and common good was victorious over crony capitalism. … Continue reading Bang or whimper?
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