Archive: Bob Thorne (11)

Archived articles are listed below from most to least recent. You will find links to even older posts beneath the list.

Thorne, R. The Problems With “Noise Numbers” for Wind Farm Noise Assessment

Bob Thorne, Noise Measurement Services Pty Ltd. Queensland, Australia The Bulletin of Science, Technology and Society, August 2011 Abstract: Human perception responds primarily to sound character rather than sound level. Wind farms are unique sound sources and … Read On »

VCAT Cherry Tree Hearing, Waubra Foundation CEO Letter to Commissioners Sept 4, 2013

In response to the Commissioners’ request for further information to make an informed decision about the risk to health posed … Read On »

Shepherd D, Hanning C, Thorne, R Noise: Windfarms

Noise : Windfarms Paper published in the Encyclopedia of Environmental Management (peer review panel for all articles) Daniel Shepherd, Chris … Read On »

Open Letter to Victorian Premier Denis Napthine

These are your constituents, Premier. How would you feel if it was vulnerable members of your own family in the position these constituents of yours find themselves in? Dear Premier Napthine, I have been advised that … Read On »

Clean Energy Regulator – Letter of Notice

Letter of Notice – to the Clean Energy Regulator, Australia April 5 2013 The Board members of the Waubra Foundation wish to advise that we are formally putting you individually on notice that the Clean Energy … Read On »

Letter to Prime Minister Gillard, 2 December, 2012

Dear Prime Minister, It is pleasing that Senator Cameron has stated the Government will be “guided by the science” in … Read On »

Hansard, Excessive Noise Bill, Public Hearing, 14 November, 2012

Australian Government Hansard – Senate: Environment & Communications Legislation Committee Renewable Energy (Electricity) Amendment (Excessive Noise from Wind Farms) Bill … Read On »

Ill Wind Blows a Headache – Suffering Turbine Host Dares to Speak Out

Graham Lloyd, Environment Editor The Australian November 03, 2012 WHEN wind farm developers knocked on David Mortimer’s door offering good … Read On »