Japanese Town Reports 'Wind Turbine Disease'
If you're a wind power fan like me, you're probably thinking: oh great, here we go again. This is by no means the first time wind turbines have been blamed for a smattering of health problems, but the most recent outbreak of what is being called "wind turbine disease" sounds somewhat legit. According to the Japanese press, over 70 residents living near wind farms are complaining of ill health, which they believe stems from low frequency sounds emitted from the turbines.The Okawa family, living only 350 meters (less than a quarter mile) from one turbine, reported symptoms like dizziness, numbness, and insomnia soon after the turbine was activated. To test their suspicions, they rented an apartment away from the turbines to sleep each night, where they say symptoms quickly dissipated. Acoustics experts tested their home and found that extremely low frequencies were present in the Okawa home, but reassured them that low frequencies weren't harmful. With so many complaints, the Japanese Environmental Ministry has stepped in to investigate the health effects of these vibrations.
[via CleanTechnica]
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