Aussie researcher Simon Chapman says a look at wind farm complaints backs up the theory that so-called wind turbine syndrome is a “communicated” disease.
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Giant Solar, Wind Projects In Desert Get US Approval
The Obama administration approves three renewable energy projects in the Southwest, including one of the largest solar power plants in the world.
Offshore Wind Advances In Maryland; Will Feds Help?
Maryland’s legislature is finally on board with promoting offshore wind power, but Congress could help even more by passing an expanded tax credit bill.
Wind Storage Plan: Energy Island Or Fantasy Island?
Belgium says it wants to build an offshore island with a below-sea-level reservoir in the middle that would be used to store power from offshore wind turbines.
US Wind Industry Had Record-Breaking 2012
The PTC expiration and continued falling costs pushed the U.S. wind industry to install nearly 13.2 gigawatts of new capacity in 2012, shattering the old record of 10 GW.
Wind Power Tax Break Extended Through 2013
The fiscal cliff deal includes a production tax credit for wind for facilities that are under construction before the end of 2013.
Apple Designs A Wind Energy Storage Scheme
Apple Insider uncovers a patent application by the computer company for a system to convert wind energy into heat in order to store the energy for later use.
Wind Energy-Related Deaths: How Common Are They?
One database tracking the info puts the numbers of wind-energy-related deaths at more than 70 since 1980, with a spike in the boom years since 2000.
Sunrise Powerlink Going Green With Ocotillo Wind
Pattern Energy says the Ocotillo wind farm in the Imperial Valley will begin sending green energy to San Diego through the big Sunrise Powerlink this week.
Distinction Between Offshore Wind And Oil Drilling Confuses Republicans
With a straight face, oil-supporting Republican senators ask the Obama administration if an offshore wind lease process made sure to protect avian species.
Wind Beats Hydro, For A Day, In Pacific NW
For several hours on Tuesday, wind turbines were sending more power to the grid than the Pacific Northwest’s famous hydroelectric projects.
Giant Wyoming Wind Project Could Have Bird Issues
Nobody has taken legal action – yet – but bird advocates are not happy with the Obama administration’s site approval for a 1,000-turbine Wyoming wind farm.
Wind Power Spurs Jobs, Income Gains At County Level
When wind turbines go in, employment grows and incomes rise, according to a new study that looks at wind power’s local economic impact.
Obama Blocks Wind Farm Sale To Chinese: Security Or Politics?
President Obama blocks a Chinese company’s purchase of four tiny wind farms under development in Oregon, citing unspecified national security concerns.