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Health Canada announces further studies on wind power

The debate on wind power involves competing arguments about economic viability, environmental and visual impact and possible health issues for those living near wind farms. On Tuesday Health Canada announced it would undertake further review of the...

Are you on board with alternative, local energy?

This week, we’ve been kicking the tires on the regional push for more locally produced, renewable energy. This idea lies at the heart of a vision for the North Country’s economic future shared by many local and state leaders. The...

Health Canada drafting national guidelines for wind turbines

Clean, renewable power from abundant natural sources. Remember when that seemed like something that just required harvesting? Lately wind power can’t shake persistent debate. In Canada, critics charge that wind turbines create visual...

Sunday Opinion: Thumbs up to healthcare reform, thumbs down to wind farms

Morning folks. Gorgeous weekend down in the Champlain Valley. Hope you’ve had some spring wherever you are. Here’s a survey of weekend opinions across the North Country. A lot of interesting stuff out there. The Plattsburgh...

Court challenge to wind power in Ontario

Wind power has been (and continues to be) a controversial topic in the North Country. It’s a subject of debate in Ontario too, including a court case in which Prince Edward County land owner Ian Hanna is challenging current regulations...

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Jefferson County Studies Wind Power

by Jody Tosti

Jan 02, 2004 — Wind power is the fastest growing sector of the energy business. And Jefferson County officials want to see if it's an industry has local potential. With help from a state grant, the Development Authority of the North Country is building a tower in Rodman to gather data for a wind study. Jody Tosti reports. Go to full article

Energy Developer Plans Wind Turbines In Vermont

by Jody Tosti

Sep 17, 2003 — A wind energy developer is going ahead with plans to put three giant wind turbines on top of East Mountain in East Haven, Vermont. Jody Tosti has more on the push for renewable, clean energy. Go to full article

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