Editor:
I few hours ago I skimmed, then read, then re-read Michael Potestio’s article about MKI’s proposed wind turbine projects (October 1, “The windy valley”). I thought, thank goodness that BC Hydro hasn’t fallen for this scheme.
As a person who is sensitive to electromagnetic (EM) radiation,living in a world inundated by EM frequencies can be quite challenging. What wind turbines do when clustered together, as Martin’s company is pushing for, is negatively affect the bird populations in the air space. As for humans living within a half a kilometre radius of any wind turbine, many have experienced serious adverse health consequences.
To dismiss wind power as clean is not revealing the whole picture. For anyone willing to believe that it is, I urge them to research the corporately-driven wind power concept a bit further. May I suggest starting with viewing the Passionate Eye documentary Cape Spin: An American Power Struggle followed by Wind Rush produced by CBC’s Doc Zone.
Why is it so difficult for developers and zoning regulators and major corporations to accept solar power? The energy of the sun is ostensibly free and if resourceful enough, a person could make their own solar power collectors.
Who needs some 100 metre giants dominating the landscape, constantly whirling in the air, humming so annoyingly as to scare birds away and give people headaches and other health risks?
Marjorie Cushner
Merritt
