(Toronto) – Despite research from independent professionals such as Dr. Nina Pierpont, Ontario’s Minister of Energy and Infrastructure refuses to acknowledge the health risks created by Bill 150, the Green Energy Act.

Extensive research on the health and safety of wind turbines confirms that noise from turbines can be heard up to two kilometres away and can induce sleep disturbance, depression, chronic stress, migraines, nausea and memory loss.

“I can tell you, definitely and unequivocally that wind turbines of the size (the government is) contemplating, do in fact, cause harm to human health when placed within two kilometres of peoples’ homes,” said Dr. Nina Pierpont. 

The Minister of Energy and Infrastructure also refused to listen to Dr. Robert McMurtry, a former Dean of Medicine at the University of Western Ontario. Dr. McMurtry has recommended the government not proceed with the construction of wind turbines without first establishing standards based on a full epidemiological study of their health risks and impacts.

Many stakeholders appearing before the Committee reviewing Bill 150 are also asking the government to take the time to address the health concerns of wind turbines.

“Why is the McGuinty government refusing to consider the facts; and why are they prepared to put peoples’ health at risk,” asks Witmer. “I urge the McGuinty government to take the time to do the necessary, in-depth analysis about the potential health impact of this bill.”

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For further information contact:

Elizabeth Witmer, MPP

(416) 325-1306