Here come the NIMBY brigade, all for alternative energy but as long as it doesn't spoil their view.

surprising, no comments from ryburn fiona - after all she's full of wind.

Ask an important question of the makers and friends of Wind Farms?
In our prevailing winds, how long would their average operating (generating) times be, how much do these things cost to make, and where, and what is their failure rate and life expectancy. Should you get the truth, or indeed an answer, then add in a spin factor of 77% spin!
They are not the answer to our power generation needs - honest! If France can run Nuclear safely, and we have also done so, why not again?
The public were scared off by the incompetent decision to ship to the UK every one else's waste which no one has a clue what to do with - the abominable profit factor, the quick buck, knackers everything?

I think it's outrageous that the Courier should print details to allow people to object to the planning application for this wind farm. I ask people to use the same details to register support:
Calderdale MBC, Planning Department, Northgate House, Halifax HX1 1UN, quoting ref. no. 08/01281/WDF
Peat loss is mentioned as a reason to object. NIMBYs always deliberately misrepresent the peat situation and carbon loss. Carbon lost through peat erosion is 're-gained' through carbon emission savings in the first 2 years of a wind farm's operation. An idependent study by Aberdeen University has recently re-confirmed this.
I have also met many people who live near to AND LIKE the new Scout Moor wind farm.
NIMBY arguments do not stand up to scrutiny.
FYI:
The energy going into making and installing the turbines is regained in the first 6 moths of a wind farm's operation, on average - FACT.
Each large turbine provides electricity for at least 1000 homes per annum - FACT.
I could go on.
NIMBYs are usually just selfishly worried about their house price while the rest of the planet burns.
SHAME ON YOU!
DDW

Peter Avinou

Will you support government proposals to let local councils be bribed to take nuke waste? If so, I recommend that they dig the hole in your back yard.

If not, then I recommend that you consider either:

a) moving to France, or
b) move to Cumbria, specifically next door to Sellafield, or
c) move to the East coast, specifically next door to Sizewell B - which is also in danger of sea level rise due to climate change.

You advocate nuclear yet at the same time recognise we don't have a clue how to deal with the waste. Such an intelligent and thought response as to how we should consider generating our energy when we can do it much cheaper and safely through clean renewables.

Also, our energy strategy should be seen as an indication to the world as to what is acceptable, yet we go around postulating that it's OK to have this energy production in countries a, b and c but it not acceptable in x, y or z. Where is the equity and global leadership?

By the way, British Energy (BE), the owners of the UK's 'flagship' nuke station - Sizewell B had to bailed out to the tunes of millions a couple years ago.Tt was/is a bankrupt organisation, but obvioulsy there are political mnotives at hand in the financial rescue. You talk about France, ERDF the biggest nuke operator was recently about to buy out BE, but walked away from the deal.

NIMBYs advocate nukes because they know it'll not be in there backyard. It'll be in somebody elses. NIMBYs are ignorant to the facts and dangers of nukes and the enormous costs involved, and they advocate nukes regardless of the legacy that future generations will have to deal with - on timescales unimaginable.

Shame on you.