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Wind Turbine Setbacks Safety & Health

Frank Haggerty, Neighbor

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Wind Setbacks: Safety First (unless you're a wind developer)

Lisa Linowes - July 1, 2014 Safety

After years of debate there is still disagreement and uncertainty regarding appropriate safety setback distances. This uncertainty has benefited the wind industry. Thousands of turbines are erected that are dangerously close to where people live.

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After years of debate there is still disagreement and uncertainty regarding appropriate safety setback distances. This uncertainty has benefited the wind industry. Thousands of turbines are erected throughout the U.S. that are dangerously close to where people live.

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