Friday, April 26, 2013

APPEC News: Success of Regent Theatre Town Hall

This news was sent out The Alliance to Protect Prince Edward County (APPEC) members

The Regent Theatre was filled this evening by nearly 400 people eager to learn how to stop wind development in Prince Edward County.

A parade of speakers detailed the expected harms if wind projects proceed. Gary Mooney mapped the huge extent of development planned for both the County and eastern Lake Ontario. Cheryl Anderson described the natural environment and species threatened at Ostrander Point. Garth Manning reported property devaluation of 20 to 50 percent for nearby homes. Carlyn Moulton weighed the losses for the County’s creative and tourist economy. Dr. Robert McMurtry listed the adverse health effects and outlined the worldwide suppression of health research by the wind industry and governments.
But two speakers offered convincing hope that the Environmental Review Tribunal (ERT) on Ostrander Point is the best means of preventing wind projects.
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