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Dec 03 2009

Study shows wind farms don’t hurt home prices

Posted by doris in America, Business, Deals, Farming business, Home, environment

Full Story at msnbc.com

DENVER – Wind farms have no measurable effect on nearby property values, according to a government report published Wednesday.

In the latest study, researchers at the U.S. Department of Energy’s Lawrence Berkeley National Laboratory spent three years examining nearly 7,500 sales of homes in 10 communities near two dozen wind farms in nine states.

The findings, however, are unlikely to cool the debate over the placement of massive wind turbines which to some represent progress, but to others an intrusion.

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Jan 03 2009

Ohio Fire Wipes out Health-Food Livestock Business

Posted by doris in Business, Farming business, Financial

Full Story At ABC News 

Authorities in Ohio say a fire has destroyed a four-barn complex and killed hundreds of animals raised for a natural food business.

The blaze at the northwest Ohio town of Oregon killed 150 goats and more than 300 chickens, plus rabbits and geese.

Fire Chief Bill Wilkins says the cause of the fire early Friday has not yet been undetermined.

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