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Diablo Canyon Wind Farm: 'A Cuisinart for Migratory Birds'

Tens of thousands of migratory birds have been killed by windmills in Diablo Canyon, California. After years of study, utilities have made little progress reducing this toll. read more

Wind Farms Turn Huge Profit With Help of Subsidies

LAVISH subsidies and high electricity prices have turned Britain’s onshore wind farms into an extraordinary moneyspinner, with a single turbine capable of generating £500,000 of pure profit per year. According to new industry figures, a typical 2 megawatt (2MW) turbine can now generate power worth £200,000 on the wholesale markets - plus another £300,000 of subsidy from taxpayers. read more

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Greylock Glen Trail System Takes Shape

A team of wetland and trail professionals are currently working with the Massachusetts Department of Conservations and Recreation to create a system of trails to enhance public access to Greylock Glen.
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Industrial Wind vs. Green Buildings

According to a recent study, energy-efficient construction practices could unlock more energy than industrial wind and nuclear power can produce, and do it at lower cost, while producing more high-paying jobs. read more

Speaking Truth to Industrial Wind Power

Massive Federal subsidies to multinational corporations are driving the wind power agenda. Our tax money can be better spent locally. read more

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GE in the Berkshires: Toxic Valleys, Big Plans for the Mountaintops

100 years after polluting the Hudson and Housatonic valleys, GE has yet to begin a serious cleanup. But it has big plans for Berkshire mountaintops. read more

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GREEN BERKSHIRES
Advocates for our Berkshire environment