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The Problem With Wind Turbines

The Problem With Wind Turbines . Mr. Richard Calenzo Proctor High School rcalenzo@uticaschools.org. Sources of Energy Production. Name the various ways that the United States produces energy Hydroelectric Coal Oil Nuclear Natural Gas Wind. The Problem With Wind Turbines.

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The Problem With Wind Turbines

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  1. The Problem With Wind Turbines Mr. Richard Calenzo Proctor High School rcalenzo@uticaschools.org

  2. Sources of Energy Production • Name the various ways that the United States produces energy • Hydroelectric • Coal • Oil • Nuclear • Natural Gas • Wind

  3. The Problem With Wind Turbines • The construction of wind turbines disturbs local landowners. They complain of • unwanted noise • unsightliness • negative effects to wildlife.

  4. The Steps of Public Policy Analysis • Define the Problem • Gather the Evidence • Identify the Causes • Examine an Existing Policy • Develop Solutions • Select the Best Solution • Effectiveness vs. Feasibility • http://www.wind-power-problems.org/

  5. Economic Effects • Wind Power Causes Economic Problems: • Homes located near wind turbines lose significant value • Some homes become impossible to sell and are abandoned by their owners • Wilderness areas lose economic value as recreational and vacation locations • Tourism supported businesses suffer

  6. Environmental Effects • Wind Turbines Cause Environmental Damages: • Destruction of fragile ecosystems and animal habitats • Deforestation • Excavation • Erosion • Turbines kill birds and other flying animals • Eagles • Raptors • Hawks • Migrating Birds • Bats

  7. Human Health Effects • Turbine "blade thump" noise causes a health problem known as Wind Turbine Syndrome • Symptoms include: • Sleep disturbance • Headache • Ringing or buzzing in the ears • Dizziness • Vertigo • Nausea • Visual blurring • Rapid heart rate • Irritability • Problems with concentration and memory • Panic episodes associated with sensations of internal pulsation or quivering, which arise while awake or asleep

  8. Proponents of Wind Power say: • Wind power promises clean source of electricity • Doesn’t contribute to carbon emissions • Wind power is inexpensive • Wind is free to collect • Wind farms create jobs • Denmark is cited as a model for the use of wind as an energy source

  9. Solutions to the Problem Use bird-friendly blades that protect birds from harm Require a noise ordinance that limits the sound from wind turbines Build wind farms away from population centers Compensate landowners for nearby wind farms

  10. Wind Energy Quiz • Click on the Cartoon Below

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