Just as global warming has become a reality to us all, so has the world’s energy crisis. It is time, we, as responsible governments, business corporations and private individuals, do our part to alleviate the situation.
The government is promoting the establishment of wind farms across the province. This is a huge step in becoming more environmentally friendly. Or is it?
I’m not convinced it is or ever will be. Natural gas has proven to be a sham to the people of Nova Scotia. I predict our "green electricity" will be also. These ventures always have a heavy impact on our environment and individuals. We must not be so naive. We must be able to recognize what is right for the planet; therefore will benefit all of us.
My wife and I live in the country and off the grid. That means we make our own electricity (by the sun). Conservation is very important to us. So is peace and serenity, which was taken from us, when, over two yeas ago, two commercial wind turbines were placed three-quarters of a kilometre from our house.
There are times when the relentless roar from these things force us to evacuate our home and return when the wind subsides. If I could see that they benefit the locality and the province, I would not be writing this letter. If these wind farms must exist, then please have the consideration to place them properly or convince me that they are needed at all!
Ward Brubacher, Millsville,
Pictou Co.
From Voice of the People
Chronicle Herald
