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 Stories About: energy AND New York AND renewable energy AND wind power
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Splitting Airs N.Y. wind rush brings corruption complaints, divides rural communities |
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18 Aug 2008 |
News |
| Posted at 8:28 AM on 18 Aug 2008 Lured by generous state subsidies, the wind industry is having its day in the sun breeze in upstate New York. But the scramble for turbine-friendly land has led to complaints of corruption and caused schisms in rural communities. At least two wind companies are being investigated for shady dealings, and evidence of possible improper influence or conflicts of interest have emerg ... |
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| Topics: business, energy, New York, news, placemaking, renewable energy, wind power (all these topics) |
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Five reasons to oppose wind farms According to Wired. |
Chris Schults |
06 Jan 2006 |
Gristmill |
| Your property value will decrease. They're ugly. You'll hear noises similar to those Nazi troops used to torture Jews with during the holocaust. They'll cause strokes. Women will menstruate five times a month. At least some people think so, according to a Wired article about the battle against wind farms in upstate New York. |
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| Topics: energy, New York, renewable energy, wind power (all these topics) |
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Letters, Oh We've Got Letters
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17 Jan 2003 |
Daily Grist |
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| Topics: energy, green living, Massachusetts, New York, placemaking, renewable energy, wind power (all these topics) |
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