So much misinformation has been spread about wind turbines that
many reasonable people don't know what to think. As one reader
wrote:
"Hi Dianne, ... I wondered if you could direct me to
reliable sources on the benefits / risks of Wind Turbines. I live
in West Grey with lots of wind, but many here are against Wind
Turbines – most likely due to lack of reliable
information. Would appreciate any direction you can
provide."
Personally, I think that wind is far safer than conventional
electricity sources like nuclear, (shale) gas and coal. And the
more I learn about wind energy, the more beautiful I find the
turbines. Here are some sources that I have found to provide
reliable information about wind energy. Some address the claims
that have been made about noise, health and safety, while others
have not found these to be major issues:
