Mary Morris knew immediately when she was on the right track in her campaign to have houses around Waterloo wind farm tested for low frequency noise and infrasound. It was when the Clean Energy Council began its smear campaign. "They said I was telling people to make up complaints," Mary said today. "That made me … Continue reading The crusade of Mary Morris
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Let the (wind farm) games begin
Forget Question Time in Parliament. That’s just theatre. And forget about the door stops, when politicians front a barrage of microphones outside the doors of the House of Representatives or the Senate. That’s spin: scripted messages delivered to create a perception. And most news stories? That's journalists rehashing "stuff" from their "sources". It's a back-scratch … Continue reading Let the (wind farm) games begin
Lance Armstrong to head Clean Energy Council
Here at STT we like to be first with the latest on all things windy. So we are pleased to announce the appointment of former world champion cyclist Lance Armstrong as the new CEO of the Clean Energy Council. Outgoing chief executive of the Australian wind energy body David Green welcomed the news. "I've barely … Continue reading Lance Armstrong to head Clean Energy Council
Wind farm noise? It’s the sound of lawyers going to court
Try this. Google the words "wind farm lawsuit" and see how many listings you get. When we did this, the result was 897,000. Around the world, plaintiffs are busy. In courts throughout Europe, Canada, the US and Britain a massive number of litigation actions are underway. Many of these relate to health impacts. The University … Continue reading Wind farm noise? It’s the sound of lawyers going to court
We’re gagging to tell you something truthful
What's the deal with gag orders? I don't get it. It's an order to throw up, is that it? Here's your contract to host some wind turbines on your land. Now look at clause 64E. The gag clause. You gotta vomit once a week, or once a day. You know what? I haven't vomited in … Continue reading We’re gagging to tell you something truthful
Media Watch, your bias is bare
Before we get stuck into contemporary matters (and we're keen as mustard, there are so many of them calling to be shunted into the cold light of day) we must first deal with a stone in our collective shoes. Back in September, the ABC show Media Watch took The Australian to task for a report … Continue reading Media Watch, your bias is bare
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