Living In New York - Social & Environmental

Tennessee Flooding - Cumberland River Swamps Nashville

Thu, 20 May 2010 20:57:45 -0400

At least 11 people are left dead as parts of the state are drenched with over 20 inches of rain over the weekend in the Tennessee flooding. Tennessee flood warnings from the National Weather Service continue; nevertheless, very little rain is expected for the rest of the week. The Cumberland River swelled to 50 feet above flood stage Monday, and sewer overflow began to flood the streets of Nashville, closing supermarkets,money lenders and other companies and forcing evacuations of schools, hotels and nursing homes.

Renewable Generation

Thu, 09 Apr 2009 16:22:28 -0400

The Problem: Today’s power sector emits large quantities of greenhouse gases and relies heavily on carbon-based fuels with volatile and rising prices. The current system is unsustainable, both economically and environmentally. Electricity generation accounts for approximately one-third of America’s global warming pollution. Scientists urgently warn such pollution must be sharply reduced to avert the most serious consequences of climate change. Meanwhile, viable, non-polluting generation alternatives exist to deliver reliable, cost-effective power to meet America’s needs.

Wind Turbines in Europe do nothing for Emissions-Reduction goals

Thu, 26 Mar 2009 22:47:46 -0400

By Anselm Waldermann

Despite Europe's boom in solar and wind energy, CO2 emissions haven't been reduced by even a single gram. Now, even the Green Party is taking a new look at the issue -- as shown in e-mails obtained by SPIEGEL ONLINE.

Germany's renewable energy companies are a tremendous success story. Roughly 15 percent of the country's electricity comes from solar, wind or biomass facilities, almost 250,000 jobs have been created and the net worth of the business is €35 billion per year.

Compaint against Visitor aka; Vistorfromclinton

Mon, 16 Mar 2009 11:23:52 -0400

Hello moderator.

I am complaining about VisitorfromClinton. He continues to misquote my past statements, misquotes positions and is doing so in entries that are little more than personal attacks. His continuous misleading, inaccurate loaded questions amount to little more than "So Formosa, are you still beating your wife?"

I have responded to each of these in the comment section of the charged post. Of course the average reader may not go to the comment section to see my response.

Cohocton Lessor Hal Graham complaining about noise

Sat, 14 Mar 2009 10:18:00 -0400

Here's a video of Hal Graham, town justice in Cohocton and a land-owner who signed a lease agreement to have wind turbines on his property. He's speaking at a town board meeting, pleading for them to do something to get the turbines shut down, as people are unable to sleep at night. He calls the noise "like a jet engine landing right behind you."

Windmills Split Town and Families

Wed, 27 Aug 2008 14:08:36 -0400

Here's a story that has spread across several national news sites regarding the "other side" of the great wind success story at Tug Hill: those left dealing with the noise and shadows from neighboring turbines.

Details of Picken's plan

Sun, 10 Aug 2008 07:42:19 -0400

Here is the direct link to Picken's plan. www.PickensPlan.com I am a but surpised that Effie and Anne in the midst of our energy crisis have gone quiet on this topic. But I guess that says volumes.

Time to reap the benefits - Clinton wind park is fully operational

Mon, 26 May 2008 19:55:17 -0400

Here's an interesting article in the plattsburgh republican.
http://www.pressrepublican.com/archivesearch/local_story_138224546.html

BTW - in case anyone is interested. My own observations are that these turbines are extremely quiet. A fanstastic engineering feat.

More local benefits from the wind energy

Sat, 03 May 2008 12:00:11 -0400

Amazing isn't it? All the early hype about towns not getting any tax benefit seems to have evaporated as the benefits keep pouring in. Here is another recent article about school budgets increasing and taxes decreasing. Wonderful story isn't it?

http://www.pressrepublican.com/archivesearch/local_story_122054557.html

Cohocton residents complain about country roads

Tue, 25 Mar 2008 10:58:52 -0400

Big trucks carrying thousands of pounds on dirt roads can cause big road problems, as Cohocton highway Superintendent Tom Simons knows well.

At this week's Cohocton town board meeting, several residents complained about the conditions of the roads to Simons.

Repairing the roads, however, has been an on-going process for wind turbine contractor Mortenson Construction, Simons said. Mortenson is the main contractor on the 50-turbine industrial wind development on Pine, Lent and Dutch hills by UPC Wind Management.

Wind Farm's Moving Along in Franklins

Wed, 26 Dec 2007 14:39:34 -0500

Seems like a lot of positive progress lately in Franklin county with the approval of two additional wind parks. Is Anne going to boycott this county too?

WIND FARMS: Invertebrates; arthropods; fungi, soils and peat

Tue, 18 Sep 2007 10:13:24 -0400

A Scottish mycologist I've called on the UK Government to declare a moratorium on all land-based wind farm development until a newly identified, potentially devastating threat turbines pose to the environment has been properly examined - letter to the Prime Minister and supporting information below. This action has been reported in the UK media and the issue is attracting growing interest amongst academics, anti-wind farm lobby groups and others in the UK

Clinton wind park moving along

Sun, 09 Sep 2007 19:28:42 -0400

Here is a recent article about the clinton wind park. Excitement is building! http://www.pressrepublican.com/archivesearch/local_story_240213036.html

Clinton and Ellenberg Windpark have groundbreaking event

Sun, 24 Jun 2007 10:34:19 -0400

Clinton and Ellenberg townships express excitement about this windpark moving forward. Wins praise as clean source of energy to power 60,000 homes.
http://www.pressrepublican.com/breakingnews/local_story_174152323.html

Don't Sell Hamlin to the Highest Bidder

Wed, 06 Jun 2007 21:21:49 -0400

Think for a moment about your surrounding neighborhood. Do any of your neighbors own 60 acres or more? If so, you could have an industrial wind turbine closer to your home then you realize.

The town of Hamlin has been approached by wind farm developers interested in placing industrial wind turbines and associated electrical power distribution systems within our residential-very-low-density areas (~70% of Hamlin). Although this seems contrary to Hamlin’s comprehensive master plan which repeatedly stresses the importance of maintaining our ‘rural character’, the master plan was recently modified to permit such development. Further, the town currently has no zoning laws to mandate the setback of wind turbines from property lines, limit their maximum height, noise levels or any other feature of their placement / operation which may impose upon those living near them. It is critical that strong zoning laws are enacted which (1) protect the citizens of Hamlin and (2) cannot be overturned by a mere ‘request for variance’.