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"The only reason why it pays developers to build turbines is the huge hidden subsidy we all give them through our electricity bills. The electricity companies are compelled by law to buy the energy from these turbines at nearly twice the normal price - and then pass on the extra cost to us." Full story here |
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Generate your own energy. Renewable energy technologies like solar panels, small wind turbines, and biomass heaters are becoming increasingly popular. |
| The Case Against Wind Farms |
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Originally published in 2000 and updated in 2006, this comprehensive paper by Dr J. R. Etherington, a professional environmental scientist and former Reader in Ecology in the University of Wales, explains in layman's terms why wind turbines are not the saviour of the world that the environmentalists would have you believe. Covering all of the essential topics, this paper should be compulsory reading for anyone who wants to gain a better understanding of the issues. |
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