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Wind Turbine Syndrome - A Communicated Disease (Paperback)
Series: Public and Social Policy Series
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As governments around the world look for ways to curb fossil fuel
emissions, more and more countries are adopting renewable energy
sources. Wind power is one of the cheapest sources of renewable
energy, and windfarms are often looked to as a solution. While
generally welcomed in rural communities, there have been claims
that wind turbines are responsible for a range of health problems.
At last count an astonishing 247 symptoms had been attributed to
wind turbines, from back pain and accelerated ageing to herpes and
multiple sclerosis. Repeated reviews of the scientific evidence
have found no grounds for these claims, yet they have continued to
spread in some communities. Wind turbine syndrome shows all the
hallmarks of a 'communicated disease': that is, an illness that is
spread by people talking and writing about it. In short: people are
worrying themselves sick. In WIND TURBINE SYNDROME: A COMMUNICATED
DISEASE, Simon Chapman and Fiona Crichton explore the claims and
tactics of the anti-windfarm movement, examine the scientific
evidence, and consider how best to respond to anti-windfarm
arguments. "Simon Chapman has become a touchstone for everything
the extreme right hates: arguments grounded in fact, a passion for
a healthier planet, and sometimes just a dose of plain common
sense. His writing is erudition and conviction combined. Read on!'
Peter Garrett, Midnight Oil. This is an important and timely book.
Wind power is an essential element of our response to climate
change. This book shows that the spread of the technology has been
slowed by misinformation, misunderstanding and barefaced lies.
Everyone concerned about the need to slow climate change should
read this book and use it to counter the dishonest campaign against
renewable energy." -- Emeritus Professor Ian Lowe AO FTSE
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Imprint: |
Sydney University Press
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Country of origin: |
Australia |
Series: |
Public and Social Policy Series |
Release date: |
November 2017 |
Authors: |
Simon Chapman
• Fiona Crichton
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Dimensions: |
210 x 148mm (L x W) |
Format: |
Paperback
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Pages: |
330 |
ISBN-13: |
978-1-74332-496-7 |
Categories: |
Books >
Social sciences >
General
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LSN: |
1-74332-496-0 |
Barcode: |
9781743324967 |
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