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The National Academies will establish an expert committee of approximately 14 members to carry out a scientific study of the environmental impacts of wind-energy projects, focusing on the Mid-Atlantic Highlands as a case example. The study will consider adverse and beneficial effects, including impacts on landscapes, viewsheds, wildlife, habitats, water resources, air pollution, greenhouse gases, materials-acquisition costs, and other impacts. Using information from wind-power projects proposed or in place in the Mid-Atlantic Highlands and other regions as appropriate, the committee will develop an analytical framework for evaluating those effects that can inform siting decisions for wind energy projects.
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The generation of electricity by wind energy has the potential to reduce environmental impacts caused by the use of fossil fuels. Although the use of wind energy to generate electricity is increasing rapidly in the United States, government guidance to help communities and developers evaluate and pl...
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Statement of TaskThe National Academies will establish an expert committee of approximately 14 members to carry out a scientific study of the environmental impacts of wind-energy projects, focusing on the Mid-Atlantic Highlands as a case example. The study will consider adverse and beneficial effects, including impacts on landscapes, viewsheds, wildlife, habitats, water resources, air pollution, greenhouse gases, materials-acquisition costs, and other impacts. Using information from wind-power projects proposed or in place in the Mid-Atlantic Highlands and other regions as appropriate, the committee will develop an analytical framework for evaluating those effects that can inform siting decisions for wind energy projects. The study also will identify major areas of research and development needed to better understand the environmental impacts of wind-energy projects and reduce or mitigate negative environmental effects. The approximate starting date for the project is April 21, 2005. A pre-publication report will be issued at the end of the project in December, 2006.Sponsor: President's Council on Environmental Quality, Congressional Mandate
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Committee Membership Roster Comments
Effective 04/09/06: There has been a change in the committee membership with the resignation of Robert Dean due to personal reasons.
Effective 05/12/06: There has been a change in the committee membership with the resignation of Karl Rabago due to personal reasons.
Staff
David Policansky
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Major units and sub-units
Division on Earth and Life Studies
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Board on Environmental Studies and Toxicology
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