| Although the study and implementation of wind | | | | The Bourne Carrier in Massachusetts reports the |
| power is not a novice idea, it does seem to be a | | | | possibility of a wind turbine being constructed off |
| widespread deal lately. One look at a renewable | | | | Taylor's Point. Three agencies, the Bourne |
| energy news resource shows numerous pages of | | | | Recreation Authority, Massachusetts Maritime |
| stories specifically on the topic of wind power. | | | | Academy (MMA) and Army Corps of Engineers, |
| The purpose of today's post is to take a look at | | | | are seeking more ways to reduce their energy |
| the news stories of one day, today, and give | | | | expenses and it is their hope to locate this |
| briefings on each. | | | | alternative energy facility near the academy dock. |
| In the Telegraph & Argus, a story regarding | | | | This turbine would also aid in the Corps lowering |
| a charity and a wind turbine unfolds. The plan, the | | | | its canal operation expenses. In addition to the |
| construction of a 15 meter wind turbine that was | | | | wind turbines, Massachusetts Maritime Academy is |
| to provide power to a center for disadvantaged | | | | also considering thermal panels on dorms and a |
| youth, has been rebuffed, however, by the | | | | hydro-electric facility. |
| planning panel of Bradford Council. The concern of | | | | With every new idea come those who advocate |
| the residents who opposed the new technology | | | | it and those who oppose it. The latter of these |
| was the increased air flow that would be created | | | | two extremes, opposition, is what is being seen in |
| in the area in which the turbine was to be placed. | | | | Maryland over a wind farm proposal. Seven |
| A new proposal will likely be created that involves | | | | hundred residents arrived at hearings regarding |
| moving the turbine to the opposite end of the | | | | this proposal with the intent of protesting the |
| center. | | | | plans. These individuals share the frustration of |
| How do wind turbines affect wildlife? That is the | | | | having an otherwise faultless landscape (including |
| question that Keith DeWitt Lott, a wildlife biologist, | | | | forest, lakes and mountain views) being |
| hopes to answer through his latest research. | | | | interrupted by the wind farm's transmission lines |
| Although Cleveland, Ohio is interested in the | | | | webbing through the backdrop. The threat to |
| positive effects that wind-based energy can bring | | | | tourism is also a concern for some of the |
| to the city, they desire to go about it in an | | | | residents. In response to the amazing opposition |
| environmentally responsible way. This news story | | | | being voiced at the hearings, the commissioners |
| was reported at | | | | of Garret Country voted unanimously against the |
| The Pittsburgh Tribune-Review provided a short | | | | wind farm proposal. |
| clip on the considerations the city's council | | | | Above is a small selection of five new stories |
| currently has regarding using the high wind level in | | | | being reported on today. This illustrates to some |
| Green Tree Park to provide power to the park. A | | | | extent, however, the magnitude of wind power in |
| wind turbine may be put in the park to help | | | | the news, as well as a selection of stories |
| offset some of the costs the city incurs through | | | | accounting the advocating and opposition of this |
| leaving the lights on throughout the night. | | | | green energy source. |