http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-scotland-scotland-business-25364699
Well, isn’t that interesting. That is one solution that I never even considered. Windweasels, as shark bait. Sounds like karma to me. Instead of wind sharks, quietly circling communities….we have real sharks, circling the land-sharks. Now we know how to get rid of the unwanted wind-pushers, when they come into our communities…..Just tell them to scram, or we’ll EAT them!!! LOL!
Sophie WyllieWednesday, August 21, 2013
9:49 AM
A comparison of the proposed Oulton turbine against Big Ben.
A controversial wind turbine application has been withdrawn after concerns were raised by Norwich International Airport and the Ministry of Defence.
The plan for the 77m-high structure on the disused second world war airfield in Oulton, near Aylsham, was submitted to Broadland District Council by Bernard Matthews Wind Energy Co-operative in February.
It was withdrawn on Monday because of “outstanding information” on how the developers, not-for-profit organisation Energy4All, would have overcome concerns.
The plan attracted vehement opposition from Oulton residents and surrounding villages because of its potential impact on the landscape.
Concerns were also raised by the National Trust and English Heritage because of its visual impact on Blickling Hall and the surrounding conservation area.
A spokesman for Energy4All said: “Energy4All is disappointed to confirm that the planning application for the single community wind turbine at Oulton has been withdrawn.
“We will continue to seek a resolution to the MoD objection, with the intention of resubmitting the application at an appropriate time.”
It is not known when a new application will be submitted.
An MoD spokesman said an objection was made because the turbine would be 18km from the Air Defence radar at Trimingham and would cause “unacceptable interference”.
Norwich International airport also objected because the turbine would interfere with its radar.
Oulton parish councillor Sam Booker said: “Pretty much everybody was against it. Everybody is pleased and relieved.”
There were 79 letters against the plan, objections from Cawston, Blickling, Oulton and Heydon parish councils and 10 letters of support.
Oulton wind turbine plan is withdrawn – Environment – Eastern Daily Press.
Advertising Standards Authority says windfarms can’t be advertised as producing no health effects
In 2012 Scottish PowerRenewables claimed “There is no medical evidence to suggest that wind turbines affect health”. This claim appeared in the FAQ section of their web site promoting the Mynydd Mynyllod Windfarm in Wales. After a complaint to the ASA, and an investigation lasting more than nine months Scottish Power Renewables have assured the ASA that they will “make the basis for “make the basis for claims for health and wind farms clearer, claims for health and wind farms clearer, avoiding definitive claims”. avoiding definitive claims”.
At the time of writing Scottish Power appear to have removed the claim from their web site:
http://www.mynyddmynyllodwindfarm.com/about-faqs.asp
See original article at: http://www.epaw.org/documents.php?lang=en&article=ns58
Mothers Against Wind Turbines Inc. 