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What do others think? An American research company that provides services to the energy sector "over there" provides a view on wind power here. There had to be one and here it is - Wind Power Monthly magazine. |
The "2nd National Gathering of Wind Farm Action Groups" has been confirmed for Tuesday April 12th. More details here.
6th October 2004: A new conference has been announced for April 2005. Details available here.
A précis of the events at the Wind Energy Conference in Uppermill is available here in Rich Text format. This can be opened is all modern word processors and web browsers. If you require it in a different format, please contact me.
19th September: The latest SMAG newsletter is available here. Instead of me giving a précis, I think it's easier if you just click on the link. Thanks - that saved me some time!
19th September: Councillor Jeremy Sutcliffe - whom has always claimed impartiality in the debate about the proposed turbines - has called a Times correspondent a "pratt" in response to an article appearing in The Times calling for an open debate about the future of energy production in this country.
I am not sure of Councillor Sutcliffe's position now in relation to the planning committee, but the Councillor, who retired on grounds of ill health from teaching some years ago, has always proclaimed his impartiality in this debate.
The article which lead to Cllr Sutcliffe's outburst (which was in response to an e-mail informing him of the article) is available here.
Anyone wishing to see copies of the e-mail is welcome to do so - just ask.
8th August: The Prince of Wales believes that wind farms are a "horrendous blot on the landscape" and that their spread must be halted before they irreparably ruin some of Britain's most beautiful countryside.
The Daily Telegraph has revealed that Prince Charles, who has an abiding interest in environmental issues, has told senior aides that he does not want to have any links with events or groups that promote onshore wind farms.
The Prince, who believes that Britain needs to rethink its energy policy, is considering making his anti-turbine
The rest of the article is here in the archive section
27th July: United Utilities have been named as the worst polluter in the North West for the 3rd year running. Last year they were the worst in the UK (this year 4th), so it is clear that they do care about the environment. Given that the North West is home to many chemical processing plants that fair better than a water treatment company one must wonder how they manage to do it?
I am certain that the proposal to develop turbines is because of their deep concern for the environment - not the expected profit of around £8.5 million per turbine. Good old United Utilities. You know they care. You know they pollute. You know they profit.