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.