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This does effect humans. You don't put a wind turbine farm in a rural community. Especially one that relies on tourism. The effects on human heath caused by turbines are well documented. Do your research. Go visit a wind farm when the turbines are functioning at full capacity and tell me that you still think this is a good idea. Ask the community that surrounds them if they are happy. There are places for these industrial giants...just not in the Pocono Mountains.
People of our local towns, state and country should come to the realization that Global warming is real. They also have to make the decision animals or humans. Wind turbines will help future generations breathe cleaner fresher air. At the present time global warming is a political issue with our political parties.
Yes wind energy doesn't produce any carbon emissions when running on wind power. But they have huge environmental impacts. They will need to clear almost 30 acres of pristine forest for each turbine. At 40 turbines that is 1200 acres of protected watershed forest destroyed forever. Bethlehem Water Authority should stop this deal. Why endanger your water supply and the Community for a few bucks. Does Detroit leaders regret their decisions to save a buck now?
I also want my kids to enjoy a clean environment. Wind turbines will affect the biodiversity of the area. Bats in the area will suffer because they are attracted to the moving blades and are unable to reproduce at fast rates. Any soaring birds will also be prone to strikes since they are 520 feet tall. Building turbines in an environmentally sensitive area is not the answer to our energy needs.
Atlantic wind indicated that if a turbine catches on fire the local fire department will be required to stand by and watch the turbine burn down. What environmental impact will that have?
We need to find a balance but destroying protected watershed forest is not a sound decision. Why would we clear oxygen producing forest for a wind turbine farm that have not been shown to meaningfully reduce the use of other fuels on the electric grid--- despite their tremendous size and sprawl.
If wind energy makes us feel good...that we are helping our environment...we should locate them in non sensitive areas which will have a lower impact on wildlife. Bethlehem purchased this land to preserve your drinking water. Why would you risk such an important resource for so little gain.
I am a resident of the township, and even though this may impact me, I believe that we need alternative energy sources now, and we need them everywhere we can put them in order to reduce our dependence on fossil fuels and hopefully positively impact the results of our past mistakes on future generations.
I'm more concerned about the quality of life my Grand children and future generations. The long term benefits of this project are evident. Every time I step on my deck and (possibly) see a turbine blade, I'll know that energy is being produced without any of the negative environmental effects we are currently altering our climate with. Technological advances in this industry to reduce impact are developing at an incredible pace, and at least 14 agencies will be involved to monitor and evaluate the project.
Why would they disrupt the environment and wildlife habitat for $100,000 per year. To allow an out of state company to come into the mountains of PA and make millions and ruin our forests is a SIN. When are the American people going to wise up and stop destroying our beautiful countryside and animal habitat for a few "bucks". Now they even want to kill the birds with their wind turbines. Shame on those people if they decide to follow through with such a project.
Besides being an eyesore, they destroy wildlife and are not the solution to the energy problem.