Here, on a request, is a link to Renew Canada's 2011 research report, Wind Controversy in
Ontario. The report was intended to be a neutral evaluation of
the evidence cited by pro and anti-wind groups. According to the
Executive Summary:
The report examined several of the most commonly referenced
issues surrounding generating energy from wind including: economic
viability, reliability, environmental footprint, and potential
health concerns.
Like every form of energy, wind power is not perfect. There are
both positive and negative attributes to producing energy from
wind. However, the current debate in Ontario has framed wind energy
as either a blessing or a curse. Some of the resources used by both
sides have been taken out of context. In other cases, the research
was poorly conducted or has been sponsored by advocacy groups,
which has led to accusations of bias in the research.
