Friday, July 22, 2011

Wind turbines can cause harm to humans

Wind developers continue to repeat that there is "no direct link between wind turbines and effects on human health". However it is now known that wind turbines can cause harm to humans, if facilities are placed too close to residents.

So there is an "indirect" link to human health (which includes mental health) which should not be ignored by the wind industry and the Liberal government.

From a column in the Morning Post Eschange.

http://www.exchangemagazine.com/morningpost/2011/week29/Wednesday/072008.htm

"This case has successfully shown that the debate should not be simplified to one about whether wind turbines can cause harm to humans. The evidence presented to the Tribunal demonstrates that they can, if facilities are placed too close to residents. The debate has now evolved to one of degree. "