Tag: community opposition wind farms

1,000 Sign Petition Against Mt Emerald Wind Farm: Survey says 92% Opposed

The battle to prevent RATCH from getting planning approval for the disaster it proposes for Mount Emerald has reached fever pitch (see our post here). Furious locals have produced a community petition and survey that shows the depth of opposition to the project and the manner in which the developer has ridden roughshod over a … Continue reading 1,000 Sign Petition Against Mt Emerald Wind Farm: Survey says 92% Opposed

Can’t “Win” Support for your Wind Farm? Why Not Try Bribing the Locals

A blustery reception for wind turbines as locals voice their opposition Irish Examiner Michael Clifford 26 July 2014 An energy developer has Meath GAA onboard for its project, but local people are not so receptive to the plan, writes Special Correspondent Michael Clifford. THEY carried the pipe the day after Enda Kenny sat down with … Continue reading Can’t “Win” Support for your Wind Farm? Why Not Try Bribing the Locals

Jupiter wind farm threat sends locals into orbit

*** Land owners revolt at Jupiter wind farm meeting The Canberra Times Primrose Riordan 14 June 2014 Residents of villages east of Lake George near Tarago erupted in anger at an information day about the Jupiter wind farm proposed by Spanish-Australian company EPYC, accusing the group of not being open enough about the project. Farmers … Continue reading Jupiter wind farm threat sends locals into orbit

Wind Power: Failing to “win hearts & minds” – or “when push comes to shove”

Wherever it tries to set up shop these days, the wind industry faces growing “community opposition”. This “dreadful” phenomenon has arisen all over the world. Could the "soundtrack" to this video provide a clue, perhaps? **** **** Covered in this post - Cape Bridgewater locals have not only had to tolerate an endless barrage of … Continue reading Wind Power: Failing to “win hearts & minds” – or “when push comes to shove”