Simon Chapman, Author at Renew Economy

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Wind farm researchers found to have no human ethics approval
A new research paper into the health impacts of wind farms has raised serious concerns over academic credibility.
Simon Chapman

Nov 13, 2017

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World’s largest wind farm study finds sleep disturbances aren’t related to turbine noise
Canadian study found wind turbines produce a maximum of forty six decibels, around the same as a dishwasher.
Simon Chapman

May 31, 2016

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What’s next, a Senate inquiry into infrasound from trees, waves or air conditioners?
At the centre of claims about wind farms allegedly causing health problems is the infrasound that wind turbines generate as they turn in the wind.
Simon Chapman

Nov 19, 2015

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Abandoning homes due to wind farms: the deep fragrance of factoid
It is claimed that “more than 40” families have abandon their homes to become “wind farm refugees”. But who are they?
Simon Chapman

Jul 25, 2014

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Hockey & Co keep China, Germany & Buffet guessing on offensive wind
Would Joe Hockey prefer to drive past a coal mine on his way to Canberra? And what would China, the world’s installer of new wind energy, make of his remark?
Simon Chapman

May 6, 2014

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Study finds (again) no evidence wind turbines make you sick
Australia’s leading health body finds there is no reliable or consistent evidence that proximity to wind turbines or wind farm noise directly causes health effects.
Simon Chapman

Feb 25, 2014

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Wind farm noise complainants and anti-wind groups: how many, how large?
Tony Abbott wants another review into health impacts of wind farms. But which audience is he pandering to? It’s a small but noisy one.
Simon Chapman

Jan 13, 2014

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Where are Australia’s wind farm refugees?
Anti-wind groups now claim more than 40 families have deserted their homes due to health effects of nearby wind farms. But where are they?
Simon Chapman

Oct 3, 2013

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Wind turbine syndrome: Farm hosts tell a very different story
People who host wind turbines on their properties and derive rental income from wind energy have important stories to tell, but is anyone listening?
Simon Chapman

Sep 18, 2013

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Wind turbine syndrome: a classic ‘communicated’ disease
It is common to read accounts of people having been adversely affected within minutes of being exposed to wind farms.
Simon Chapman

Jul 20, 2012

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