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So Much Wind
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So Much Wind—The Myth of Green Energy
A critical examination of renewable energy's promises and perils
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About the Ebook
The energy crisis is one of the most pressing and significant problems the world has to face. With limited resources of fossil fuels left, and the additional political and environmental issues that surround their use, it is clear that life on earth cannot continue as it is without the development of alternative sources of power. In Britain, many are rightly wary of expanding the nuclear energy programme. The UK Government's policy of support for wind energy and its attempts to achieve 20% electricity generation from renewable sources by 2020 has been lauded by many, yet described as "a fatuous obsession" by others. Scotland's targets are five times more ambitious and therefore invite intensive scrutiny.
The time has come to expose Scotland's green energy myth. The truth is that wind turbines violate the principle of fairness by transferring vast amounts of money from the poor to the rich. They despoil our unique landscape and environment; they risk plunging the nation into a devastating energy crisis and through noise, the flicker-effect and vibration, they abuse the health and welfare of people and animals which have to live near them.
They are visual monstrosities that produce a trickle of electricity at vast cost to the consumer and they do not significantly reduce CO2 emissions.
Why You'll Love This Ebook
- Challenge conventional thinking about green technology and sustainability
- Discover the economic and environmental complexities behind energy policy
- Explore evidence-based critique of modern energy solutions
- Read another celebrated title from Birlinn Ltd - Independent Scottish Publisher
About the Author
Struan Stevenson served three terms as a Member of the European Parliament for Scotland from 1999 to 2014. He is an award-winning author, lecturer, newspaper feature writer and broadcaster.
Publication Details
Publisher: Birlinn Ltd
Publication Date: 19 February 2013
Print Length: 200 pages (Ebook edition)
ISBN (Ebook): 9780857905857
Format: Ebook
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