YES! to Benington Wind Farm

Why Support Wind Power in Benington ?

There are lots of reasons to support Wind Power. Many are covered in the report Wind Power: Your Questions Answered from the Sustainable Development Commission.

Wind Power is Clean

The beauty of this corner of Hertfordshire is much appreciated by those that live here. Switching to clean forms of energy is the best way to combat climate change and preserve the countryside that we love so much.

Wind Power is Safe

Unlike Nuclear, wind power does not produce hazardous waste and cannot be abused for military purposes. Nobody ever went to war over the wind.

Wind Power Won't Run Out

Unlike oil or gas, which are soon expected to peak, the wind is not in danger of running out.

Wind Power is Popular

Public opinion surveys demonstrate strong support for wind power. In 2006, a poll commissioned for the DTI found that:-

  1. 85% of the general public support the use of renewable energy
  2. 81% are in favour of wind power
  3. Three fifths would be happy to live within 5km of a wind power development

Source: BWEA