Below is an article from the American Birding Association blog that discusses how wind power effects bird populations and other factors. The Wind Rush by Ted Eubanks To waste, to destroy, our natural resources, to skin and exhaust the land instead of using it so as to increase its usefulness, will result in undermining in the [...]
Below is a letter to the editor published in the Rutland Herald on December 3rd, 2010. If you support this opinion, don’t forget to go the original posting and comment that you do. As Vermonters continue to look for sustainable in-state electricity generation, it is not surprising that biomass is being considered.
This weekend the Rutland Economic Development Corporation will hold a event focusing on helping community members and businesses improve their environmental sustainability. The event is from 9AM to 4PM on Saturday at the Holiday Inn in Rutland.
Article reposted here from the original at the Bennington Banner. KEITH WHITCOMB JR. Posted: 11/30/2010 10:49:39 PM EST Tuesday November 30, 2010 POWNAL — A public meeting on a developer’s application for a groundwater withdrawal permit relating to a biomass and wood pellet manufacturing facility is tentatively set for Dec. 15.
Reposted here from the original at the Rutland Herald and Times Argus. Published: December 1, 2010 One of the big changes that will take place when Gov.-elect Peter Shumlin takes office is that Vermont will have a governor willing to lead on the problem of climate change.
A recent article in the Caledonian-Record covers the decision by the Environmental Court to deny the Appellants request for a stay on the construction of the Sheffield wind project by First Wind. Click on the image below to read the article.
Article reposted here from the Wall Street Journal. NOVEMBER 28, 2010 For the World’s Rural Poor, Solar Innovations Offer Hope By BENOIT FAUCON Innovations in solar energy have the potential to bring electricity to much of the rural poor in developing countries.
The November 24th issue of the Barton Chronicle features a photo and brief caption about the infrastructure First Wind is building in Sheffield for the wind project there. You can download the page in PDF format here, or view the picture below.
