Can Wind Energy Cause Health Risk to Human Life?

Wind-EnergyRecently, a report has been produced by a state-appointed panel of experts that the states that are living near wind turbines cause no serious health risks to anyone. But this report has been disputed by a number of Massachusetts residents because according to them wind turbines cause sleep disruptions to them, due to which, they are unable to take a complete nap. This further cause them headache, pain in ears and elevated blood pressure.

Neil Anderson one of the residents staying a few miles away from a 400-foot high wind turbine says that since the beginning of operation of this wind turbine he is continuously facing headaches, dizziness and palpitations. As told by him to the Statehouse hearing "Despite the conclusions of this expert health panel, wind turbines that are close to residences make people sick". According to him, as soon as this town-owned, wind turbine was shut down for a temporary period in November, all his health problems got disappeared immediately. Therefore, he along with other residents is in a strong favor of removing this 1.6 mega watt wind turbine from the location.

Well, on the other hand, various Environmentalists, industry officials and other wind energy advocates had strongly praised and supported the report of this panel. They told the state officials that wind is a pure and safe alternative to other types of energy and therefore there are 0% chances of it causing any kind of health risk to nearby living residents.

A Northeastern University law student said during the meeting that if wind energy is banned from being use then it simply gives an invite to other energy sources like coal, gas and nuclear power. And these energy sources are much harmful for life as these tend to bring several health risks for all.