“Nova Scotia is one of the windiest places in the world.

Now the province is turning those coastal breezes into electricity in order to help the planet.

But not everyone likes the new technology on the block.”



Sunday, February 14th at noon on CBC TV’s LAND AND SEA




Featuring

Daniel D’Entremont of Lower West Pubnico,

Nora & Judith Peach of Digby Neck

Reuben Burge of RMSenergy.

Truth and Turbines

To: voice of the people halifaxherald
Cc: dan mills
Sent: Saturday, July 04, 2009 11:02 AM
Subject: Compromise


Dear Editor:

The experts in the field of medicine recommend a minimum set-back distance of one and one half miles (2400 m) of a Wind Turbine from a human habitation.That can be understood as a truth of medicine.

The proponents of a Wind Project on Digby Neck are proposing a 600 m.distance from homes in some instances. People, of which I am one, are upset about that. Well-meaning leaders tell us there must be compromise.I agree with that.However, it is at best unethical to compromise the truth.

To compromise the truth of medical science is equally ludicrous and odious.

For this reason alone, aside from ther detriment to tourism and small business in Gullivers Cove, the best compromise is that there be no turbines there. Place them a minimum of 2400 m from a residences along highway 217 and strategically out of sight so as not to diminish the enjoyment of those who come here from the world over to enjoy the peace,beauty, and serenity for which this place is recognized.There aren't many left like it!

Daniel Mills