Please In My Backyard
“„When [wind turbine contractors] come to
you and say that you will get thousands of
dollars every year for thirty years
guaranteed, you feel like you have won the
lottery.‟”
Midwestern Land “States like North Dakota, for
example, have great wind availability. The
problem is there is no one to benefit from
the energy.”
Not In My Backyard“...a majority of those opposed to a local wind farm agree with the need for wind energy, but disagree for a number of reasons (increased noise, increased bird death, and aesthetic blight) they do not want the turbines located in their immediate area.”
Both sides agree on the energy benefits
PIMBY wants the addition to agricultural
NIMBY wants to preserve the land
Wind Farms
“…a perfect storm for a conflict between
a desire to move toward clean energy
and a desire to protect some of the few
remaining wild places."
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