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Wind energy is not the answer to Ireland’s emission problem

Posted on March 7, 2017 by Neil van Dokkum

A beautifully written piece, compelling in its logic and fundamental common sense, by Paula Byrne, who is the spokesperson for Wind Aware Ireland. (Image and text courtesy of the Irish Times) “Claims by the the Government and the Sustainable Energy … Continue reading →

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When the Boot is on the other Foot

Posted on November 24, 2016 by Neil van Dokkum

    Section 50 of the Planning and Development Act of 2000 (PDA 2000) is possibly one of the most unpopular sections when it comes to community organisations who battle big business, particularly wind farm developers. This is due to … Continue reading →

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How the Council Spends Our Money — Citizens Against Corruption

Posted on November 21, 2016 by Neil van Dokkum

Congratulations to the Four Angry Ladies on starting this site, and asking questions that most are too scared to ask. I would ask two more: The link between the Comeragh Community Development Group and BSB Energy has already been established. … Continue reading →

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Enough Already!!!

Posted on November 13, 2016 by Neil van Dokkum

  A certain individual has been going around my community spreading particularly malicious rumours about me. For a while it was a pathetic joke, but it has to stop now.   One of the malicious lies being spread by this … Continue reading →

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Important ECJ Ruling on the SEA Directive

Posted on November 1, 2016 by Neil van Dokkum

  An important decision has been handed down by the European Court of Justice on the definition of “plans and programs” in the SEA Directive.   What is an SEA? An SEA (Strategic Environmental Assessment) is essentially an environmental impact … Continue reading →

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The Cruel Hypocrisy: West Drops Wind Power as it Forces ‘Fake Electricity’ on the World’s Poor

Posted on December 18, 2015 by Neil van Dokkum

Originally posted on STOP THESE THINGS:
Run on ‘real’ electricity: the City of Light, brought to you courtesy of the Atom. **** After the Paris Climate Jamboree, the wind industry, its parasites and spruikers are licking their chops at the…

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