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PROCEEDINGS THE GLOBAL WIND INDUSTRY AND ADVERSE HEALTH EFFECTS: Loss of Social Justice? The Waring House Inn and Conference Center, Picton, Prince Edward County, Ontario October 29-31, 2010 Introduction
“Social justice is a matter of life and death. It affects the way people live, their consequent chance of illness, and their risk of premature death.” [1]
Globally, many individuals living in close proximity to industrial wind turbines report experiencing adverse health effects. In some cases families have felt compelled to abandon their homes to protect their health.
Pleas for recognition of their situation remain largely ignored by authorities and the public at large.
“I can’t believe the government is doing this to me”…”interference with the normal political processes”…”our rights as citizens…have been eroded” illustrate the feelings of hopeless by those impacted by industrial wind turbines.
Comments such as these formed the inspiration for an international symposium to explore the theme: THE GLOBAL WIND INDUSTRY AND ADVERSE HEALTH EFFECTS: Loss of Social Justice? Research from clinicians and presentations by experts in acoustics, physics, epidemiology, law, environmental economics and policy analysis were given. The role of advocacy journalism was also presented. Each presentation formed a logical building block for the next, culminating in a description of the impacts to the loss of social justice.
Program Click here to download program Click here to download symposium poster Presentations Orville Walsh, CCSAGE – NO GLOBAL STANDARDS Abstract, bio and presentation click here to download John Harrison, Ph.D. – IT’S PURE PHYSICS Abstract, bio and presentation click here to download Rick James, INCE – HOW WE GOT HERE Abstract, bio and presentation click here to download Nina Pierpont, M.D., Ph.D. – DEFINING A SYNDROME Abstract and bio click here to download Alec Salt, Ph.D. Cochlear Physiology, M.Sc., B.Sc., Biology – INFRASOUND: YOUR EARS HEAR IT BUT THEY DON'T TELL YOUR BRAIN Presentation click here to download Arline Bronzaft, B.A., M.A., Ph.D. – CHILDREN: CANARIES IN THE COAL MINE Abstract and bio click here to download Dr. Christopher Hanning, B.Sc., MB, BS, MRCS, LRCP, FRCA, MD – THE TORMENT OF SLEEP DISTURBANCE Abstract, bio and presentation click here to download Robert Bryce – A JOURNEY OF DISCOVERY Abstract and bio click here to download Michael A. Nissenbaum, MD – DELETERIOUS HEALTH EFFECTS ARE UNDENIABLE Abstract and bio click here to download Carl V. Phillips, Ph.D. – THE ABSENCE OF HEALTH STUDIES PROVES NOTHING Abstract and bio click here to download Carmen Krogh, B. Sc. Pharmacy- A GROSS INJUSTICE Abstract, bio and presentation click here to download Eric K. Gillespie, LLB– SOCIAL JUSTICE AND THE LAW Abstract, bio and presentation click here to download Dale Goldhawk, Broadcaster – MEDIA AND PRE-EMPTIVE STEREOTYPING Abstract and bio click here to download Ross McKitrick, Ph.D. – COAL KILLS: WHERE ARE THE BODIES? Abstract, bio and presentation click here to download Letters of support: a snapshot Letters of support: full version Poster sessions Annoyance: A Clinical Misnomer? By Brett Horner, BA, CMA VOW (Victims of Wind) By Barbara Ashbee Policy and Political Process: the Consequences By Barbara Ashbee and contributors globally An Integrative Curriculum for the Winds of Change: Advancing Critical Thinking About the Michigan Wind Rush By Elizabeth E. Wheatley, PhD The Relationship of Increased Mood Alterations and Industrial Wind Turbines: Implications and Social Justice (WindVOiCe – Wind Vigilance for Ontario Communities) Lorrie Gillis, Protocol Administrator By Carmen Krogh, BScPharm Submitted Papers The Problems with ‘Noise Numbers’ For Wind Farm Noise Assessment By Dr Bob Thorne The Society for Wind Vigilance First International Symposium, October 2010 Wind Turbine Noise, Sleep And Health Dr Christopher Hanning. BSc, MB, BS, MRCS, LRCP, FRCA, MD November 2010 Submitted Slide Show Assessing Noise from Wind Farms By Dr Bob Thorne The Society for Wind Vigilance First International Symposium, October 2010 [1] World Health Organization, Closing the gap in a generation: health equity through action on the social determinants of health. Final Report of the Commission on Social Determinants of Health, 2008 |