Archive for November, 2010

Wind Turbine Noise Sowing Discontent in Rural Oregon

November 11, 2010 — Mike Eaton and his wife, Sherry, live in northeastern Oregon for the peace and quiet. But ever since wind turbines arrived on the ridge above their home two years ago, the Eaton’s slice of heaven has been a nightmare.

“It makes me seasick and nauseous,” said Eaton, who carries a cane. “I take medication for it, but it just keeps it slightly balanced so I’m not vomiting all the time, to be honest with you.”

Full story at Miller-McCune.com

Audio version aired on KBOO 90.7 FM in Portland


Veteran Hanford Engineer Punished for Raising Safety Concerns

October 12, 2010 — A lead engineer at the $12.3 billion Waste Treatment and Immobilization Plant at the Hanford Nuclear Reservation says the Department of Energy – along with lead contractor Bechtel National, Inc. – cannot assure the public that the plant will work properly and safely when it is completed about a decade from now despite public statements to the contrary and $5 billion spent so far.

Full story at DCBureau.org

Radio version aired Nov. 16 on Free Speech Radio News


 

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