The Victorian Supreme Court has found that intermittent noise from Bald Hills Wind Farm at night was a nuisance, and awarded damages, aggravated damages in light of the past management of the complaints, and an injunction (stayed for 3 months) to prevent further noise nuisance. The case is significant in Read more…
Wind turbines’ deadly toll on migrating birds: Map highlights ‘collision hotspots’ in Europe and North Africa where owls, swans and eagles are at highest risk of being killed by power generators’ blades University of East Anglia study identifies collision ‘hotspots’ for migrating birds Many lie in the South of France, Read more…
Power to people When will the Greens and the engineering and technically challenged critics realise that you just cannot close all fossil-fuelled power stations, without a viable replacement. A phased strategy is required to keep bills down and for everyone to continue to enjoy a reliable and secure power Read more…