The war on wind

I can’t speak for other countries, but it seems Canada’s constant attack on wind power never ends.

For the longest time -- Ontario Progressive Conservatives found their niche in siding with those against wind. Saying if elected they will end wind farms and all them only in places people want them.

Now things have heated up with our good ‘ol green federal government stepping in -- as the fed’s will underwrite an “in-depth” scientific study into the negative health effects of wind turbines.
If you are Canadian or follow politics in this country I’m sure you are probably laughing your head off right now. Conservatives using science!?

Yes, the very same government that cut funding to the science community is now turning to their own scientists to try to show Ontarians something that no other study has been able to conclude…That wind turbines are bad for ones health.

When I hear people say the following:

• Unsightly
• Loud
• Lower property values
• Negative health effects

The first thing I think of is - ‘they must be talking about roads and highways, not wind turbines’.

Most roads and all highways are quite unsightly to look at.
Ask any relator and I’m sure they will say living on a busy road lowers ones property value.
A number of studies have found increased stress, asthma and other illness as a cause of living next to busy roadways.
Loud…With cars and trucks passing by -- is that suppose to be quiet?

So why not commission a study on the health effects of busy roadways? Why not a moratorium on any new highways?
After all Ontario PC leader (anti-wind crusader) Tim Hudak wants to build a new highway through Southern Ontario’s green space…Ironically enough passing through many of the same communities who are complaining about wind energy.

With the past month being excruciatingly hot in Ontario -- people left their air conditioners and central air units running 24/7. Even when things cooled down people let them run on still.

• Conservation. I will admit the energy prices have increased, however it’s naive not to think they wouldn’t have increased with or without green energy.
  As long as people are not willing to conserve, then costs should continue to increase AND alternative energy sources (such as wind & solar) are required.

I know I would be more then happy to trade the busy roadway I live on for a wind farm. My health would improve instantly.