Expensive source of energy. Although wind is free the pylons are not.
Eyesore. They are seen as an intrusion of large man made objects into a 'natural' environment which is widely used as a place to 'get away from it all'.
Noisy.
Dangerous to wildlife.
For:
Inexpensive in the long term when fossil fuels become scarcer and expensive.
A British source of energy thus avoiding imports.
Intrusive eyesore is a matter of perception. Roads, stone walls could be seen as intrusive yet we accept them readily.
Our mountains get plenty of wind.
Wind Energy is 'clean' and helps reduce global warming which scientist warn us will lead to the end of humans living on earth for the most part.
The sound is acceptable and far quieter than that of a gale. At a quater of a mile can't be heard.
Though dangerous to a very small percentage of birds, there are far more dangerous predators and the don't pose a threat of reducing numbers overall.
Building pylons could lead to a thriving British industry. The more made the cheaper they become and help our steel industry survive.
By producing lots of wind energy, can't we earn some cash fo Cumbria?
If we're in favour of wind power, what justification do we have in building wind farms in the Shetlands where it would be a dominating presence over those that live and visit there besides building local could provide local jobs.
Exercise your opinion by visiting the Cumbria Web Site now and voting -
http://www.cumbria.gov.uk/ scroll down to the bottom.
Contact our local Cumbria County Councillors with our views
James Airey - james.airey@cumbria.gov.uk
Peter Hornby - peter.hornby@cumbriacc.gov.uk
Janet Willis - janet.willis@cumbriacc.gov.uk
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