Posted by: Sandy Steinman | April 7, 2015

Did Wind Farms Buy Off Alameda Supervisors?

In spite of strong opposition from many environmental groups Alameda County supervisors voted three to two  to allow bird killings wind turbines to continue be used at Altamont Pass. Alarming but maybe not surprising news was revealed about the three supervisors who voted to allow the turbines to continue.

Inside Bay Area reported

A wind farm operator donated more than $25,000 to three Alameda County supervisors who ignored strong environmental opposition and voted to allow the company to continue operating Altamont Pass turbines that have been blamed for scores of bird deaths.

Read Story at  Wind company donated thousands to Bay Area officials who voted in its favor – Inside Bay Area.


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