Conclusion
There is widespread consensus that wind turbines cause noise pollution which frequently leads to sleep disturbance for those living nearby.
There is growing documentation from medical professionals about the related adverse health effects on humans and animals living within affected areas.
The Ontario Agency for Health Protection and Promotion has an obligation under its mandate for Health promotion, chronic disease prevention, and injury prevention to thoroughly investigate the growing number of complaints being received from people in Ontario living near wind turbines. Elected members of the legislature have a responsibility to exercise due diligence to protect the health or rural Ontarians.
Researchers are stating it is important to ensure sufficient set-backs. Some set-backs of up to 1.5 miles (about 2.5 km) are being proposed in the references dealing with health risks.
To repeat Dr. Nissenbaum’s warning:
“There are many issues that need to be worked out. A moratorium is logical, unless we quickly move to adopt more stringent European and Australian standards. Otherwise, the state’s failure to act responsibly on this issue is the equivalent of abandoning its responsibility to protect public health, which would leave the people with few options other than seeking remedy and redress through the courts”.
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