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Would you live near wind turbines?

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si-windturbine-cp-00670267.jpgWind turbines are shooting down property values some Ontario homeowners are complaining.

A CBC News investigation has found that the expansion of wind power projects is creating a backlash in rural communities where property owners say they're unable to sell their homes.

Despite assurances from the government and industry experts that there are no health impacts from turbines, a fear of the effects is keeping people away.

Stephana Johnston lives near several turbines and has found it nearly impossible to sell her home.

"My hunch is that people look at them and say: 'As nice as the property is going south, looking at the lake, we don't want to be surrounded by those turbines.' Can't say that I blame them," she says.

Would you live near wind turbines? If not, what are your concerns?


(This survey is not scientific. Results are based on readers' responses.)

Tags: environment, Health