Newconsumer.tv: climbing wind turbines

[rccarmadben]

went there today

only tower open to the public in world is what they say

hmmm "sound like a far away moterway" thats because theres a motorway just the outher side of it

[rccarmadben]

went there today

only tower open to the public in world is what they say

[AlexDanHaz228]

ive been there really long climb

[JonasClark]

I guess I need to jump into some serious reading on the merits of turbines. Seems the responses I read tend toward one of two clear-cut 'sides' - either "These are a great idea, you do your research and you'll see I'm right!" or "These are complete bunk, you do your research and you'll see I'm right!". Gives the impression that research is out there but tends toward two completely opposite results. I can only assume both sides complain that the other is biased, or is skewing things somehow.

[0803george]

does anybody know who produces the observation deck???

[windpowerrocks]

great film! show's how quiet it is, even right next to the hub. I've done some little comedy films about the anti-wind movement. Check 'em out.

[rccarmadben]

@windpowerrocks aint it just went there today even in the observation deck the only very loud noise is when the motors fire up to turn the head round

[PlanetThoughts]

Yes to "yes to wind". A slight whooshing that replaces greenhouse gases or maybe nuclear power? Does anyone have doubts? I guess so... they do have doubts for now. But not for long, I hope. One area not mentioned: do the blades at that speed still pose a risk for birds?

[maranello16]

the whole purpose of the wind turbines is to get the pollution out of the air and in doing so you make a healthy enviroment for all species including humans. who cares if a few birds are killed in the proses.

[vicmeuk]

More turbines the better! I actually built one this year (small Scale) See my profile on youtube. vicmeuk

[WindIsNotGreen]

The Bovina Town Board banned wind turbines from this scenic Catskill town. Bovina is the first town in the Catskills to take a clear position against industrial wind development. The Bovina vote follows a twelve-month moratorium during which residents made their views known to town officials through open meetings sponsored by the board, hundreds of letters, a town survey, a petition, and a poll sponsored by industrial wind opponents. The vote was three in favor of a ban, one opposed.

[PlanetThoughts]

I have spent much time in Bovina, at Suits-Us farm. Beautiful rolling hills, farms - I suspect that the area feels (rightfully) that they do not create as much global warming as large towns and cities, and need not switch to alternatives - that is a guess. Perhaps, WindIsNotGreen, you could tell us the reasons (pro and con) for the decision. Thanks.

[deviceone]

I'm sure they'll feel much better with with a coal plant out of sight, out of mind.

Good luck with your campaign...

[angelica14709]

How about the mercury from the coal in your lakes? Yes I know Bovina people don't eat fish, just the now expensive beef while driving their SUVs fueled with food product. The rich folks don't like their pretty places messed up by saving the planet. Angelica is where part of New York dumps their garbage and the dump operator Casella does not contain it. "Documented" search youtube "casella nysdec".

[ACTIONNOTWORDS]

This is fantastic ! Climate change is a huge problem, wind has to play a vital part in our energy mix along with other renewables - Wind Farms Rock !

yes to wind !!!