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These will generate enough energy to supply the needs of the average electricity to 8,500 households in the local area. This wind farm is not in the sea, but in the picturesque hills of the Saddleworth Moors and would be visible for miles. The objectives of the State Government that 10% of energy in the United Kingdom must be supplied by renewable sources by 2010 and developments like the Saddleworth Moor turbines would contribute to that total. Main environmentalists across the country have previously convened in Saddleworth for the first National Forum opposing the creation of wind farms in rural beauty spots.
World TV botanist renowned Professor David Bellamy, joined former press secretary in Downing Street, Sir Bernard Ingham and hundreds of activists in the National Group of the Wind Farm Conference. There were a total of over 50 representatives of environmental groups around the country attend this event. His goal was to create awareness about the perceived dangers wind farms and bring together environmental groups closer together in their fight against the government.
The Saddleworth Moors Action Group says the turbines that have a negative impact on a unique landscape. The group also insist their campaign is not motivated by "not in my backyard" sentiments, but through a genuine desire to preserve the character of the local area.
One could argue that the government is not concerned about the environment are being continuously financing the construction of coal power stations in the third world and building more airports and more motorways in Britain? Are wind farms a concerted effort to save the environment or simply a commercial money-making for companies involved?
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