Environmental and Health Concerns Relating to Wind Turbines

Nature observation and formation of hypotheses are the cornerstones of many of today's scientific experiments. This makes it possible for many observers and scientists to draw conclusions based on the statistical results of the phenomenon (SOURCE). The results of scientific methods have produced many technological advances and solved many practical problems (Bocking, 2006). As Bocking (2006) states, this "scientific authority" makes it possible to make power exist in science and make it sufficiently reliable to be part of many political decisions. .

Casualties of birds and bats are related to wind turbines, but modern wind turbines around the world are installed with wildlife in mind. Before each wind turbine is built, each team needs an environmental impact assessment and movement model to avoid bat casualties and birds. For these reasons, the number of deaths associated with bird and bat wind turbines has dramatically decreased over the years. The wind itself can cause turbine noise. There is no noise from the generator or other parts of the turbine. Although old models produce noise, today's wind turbines are completely noisy due to technical improvements. Today's wind turbine is more efficient, so more wind is converted to rotational torque than acoustic noise.

Acoustical and visual influences are two of the major problems of public health and the community related to the operation of wind turbines. Most of the sound produced by the wind turbine is aerodynamically and is caused by the movement of the turbine blade through the air. The turbine itself also produces a mechanical sound. The overall noise level depends on the design and wind speed of the turbine. Some people who live near wind power plants complain about sound and vibration issues, but in industry and government funded research in Canada and Australia, these problems have adverse effects on public health It did not affect it. But for wind turbine developers, think seriously about the problems of these communities by following the "good neighbors" best practices to select turbines and open dialogue with affected community members Is important. In addition, technical advances such as minimizing defects on the blade surface and using sound absorbing materials can reduce the noise of the wind turbine.