We have quite a few of these on the welsh hills now. It's frightening just how massive they are when you get up close. I have always thought that the danger to birds was overstated but obviously not.
Posted by Rob Ashton on October 30, 2009 at 8:11 AM
Wind Turbine power is one of the biggest scams we are being fed today. While there is need to increase our "Green" renewable energy generation, this should not be at the expense of the very thing we are trying to protect. Avian death from these monstrosities is vastly understated in skewed reports that conform to the Climate Change sector. Apart from that the sheer number of them required to provide useful quantities of power will blight the most scenic parts of our planet forever.
Avian death from these monstrosities is vastly understated in skewed reports that conform to the Climate Change sector
I actually undertake wind farm collision assessments as part of my job and I can guarantee that all reports coming out of our office lean on the side of caution. Most are undertaken by independant companies and (should) give a reasoned and scientific assessment.
Posted by Duncan Laker on October 30, 2009 at 11:22 AM
Unfortunately there is no such thing as free energy, someone or something has to bear the cost. I completely understand the view that wind turbines are bird killers, but so are coal and nuclear, the results are just less visible. I think that the fact that turbines are so visible is a good reminder to all of us that the only real solution is to reduce our energy requirements.
Posted by Matt Cole on October 30, 2009 at 12:00 PM
that is very sad
there is no perfect source of energy. As Duncan says, they all have their costs. I think the only sensible answer is to have a broad portfolio of energy sources.
Excuse my ignorance but what sort of bird was that?
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7 repliesFrederic
http://www.d0wn.com/une-eolienne-tueuse-doiseaux/
David
This is not the solution.
Rob
I actually undertake wind farm collision assessments as part of my job and I can guarantee that all reports coming out of our office lean on the side of caution. Most are undertaken by independant companies and (should) give a reasoned and scientific assessment.
They don't all go-ahead: http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/scotland/glasgow_and_west/8309378.stm
there is no perfect source of energy. As Duncan says, they all have their costs. I think the only sensible answer is to have a broad portfolio of energy sources.
Excuse my ignorance but what sort of bird was that?
Matt
We'd appreciate it if you'd stick to photographic topics as per the guidelines stated at the top of the forum.
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