PlausiblecausesofIWT-relatedhealtheffects
Industrial wind turbines and related infrastructure can have a negative impact on living environments. Noise, visual impacts, stray voltage and socio economic impacts related to IWTs are identified as plausible causes of adverse effects. Electromagnetic waves in the form of poor power quality and ground current can adversely affect people who are electrically hypersensitive. Poor power quality and ground current have been documented at homes in proximity to Ontario IWTs.30 The National Research Council reports that
... to the extent that wind-energy projects create negative impacts on human health and well-being, the impacts are experienced mainly by people living near wind turbines who are affected by noise and shadow flicker.31