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World Energy’s Project Nujio’qonik has garnered fierce opposition from some groups, although much of that evaporated in the wake of the company’s decision late last week to leave the proposed UNESCO site of Lewis Hills and Blomidon Mountains untouched. “Our political leaders must now work to create the investment climate necessary to make more of these partnerships and projects a reality.”Group opposed to Port au Port Peninsula wind power project raise concerns about installation of wind measurement towers
It doesn’t help that carbon industry operatives have been spreading myths about them in order to stoke public fear and opposition. “During that time, wind was a little iffy. People didn’t really understand it. So there were issues and concerns with regards to bird migrations and all that kind of stuff,” he said.Among the fears addressed were wildlife disruption and sound pollution.
The farm has 47 turbines producing 150 megawatts of power that’s sold to Hydro-Quebec, but Vicaire said they’re looking at adding another 20 or so turbines in the near future.On Newfoundland’s west coast, the Qalipu First Nation has signed a memorandum of understanding with World Energy GH2 so it can be a central player in overseeing Project Nujio’qonik, even though it can’t afford an equity stake.
pjackson_nl Did Henvey forget to mention that their wind project sparked one of the worst forest fires Ontario has seen in years. This wind project didn't protect the land, it destroyed thousands of hectares of forest.
pjackson_nl You unquestionably repeated alot of false propaganda in this article pjackson_nl Birds Canada field research shows 2 683 endangered animals were killed in 1 year by ON's 2 515 wind turbines (9.15% of the 29 319 bats killed) plus 12 839 birds & 840 raptors