SIERRA CLUB BACKS WIND

Time to confront the anti-wind fear campaign
June 9, 2011 (Sierra Club Canada)

"…[Reposted after legal attacks caused its temporary withdrawal,] Sierra Club Canada's report The Real Truth About Wind Energy…brings together the best science on the alleged health impacts of wind turbines…"

[John Bennett, Executive Director, Sierra Club Canada:] "People want to know the truth. We will not be deterred from speaking out by bullying, intimidation or attacks on our reputation…"

Wind's enemies claim it is an inordinate cause of avian mortality. False. (click to enlarge)

"Sierra Club Canada is just the latest target of anti-wind energy groups who appear to be out to destroy the reputations of those who do not share their views."

Wind's enemies claim its capacity factor is lower than traditional forms of generation. False. (click to enlarge)

[Bennett:] "We have been accused of being paid-off by government and industry - which is simply not true…," said Bennett. "Even our youth wing has been smeared…The real public health risk is from climate change and air pollution. This week the United Nations reported that in 2010, over 42 million people lost their homes due to natural disasters, including climate change-related storms, floods and drought…That's 17 million more than the year before."

"Sierra Club Canada believes rural Ontarians are being frightened and confused when it comes to wind energy…Sierra Club Canada remains strongly supportive of wind turbines but notes the importance of locating them away from residences, known migratory bird flyways and other sensitive areas…"