Is there any opposition to Wind Farms?

Why do we hear so much about opposition to wind farms?

Wind developments have their critics, and some of their concerns over early schemes were well-founded. However, many of the criticisms made about wind energy today are exaggerated or untrue, and reflect attempts by particular groups to discredit the technology, worry local communities and turn them against renewable energy schemes. Anti-wind groups have been particularly effective at using local media, and have been able to create emotive and divisive reaction in local communities, where sensible discussion of the issues is forgotten.

Country Guardian, the national campaign to oppose wind turbines is one of the most outspoken of anti-wind groups. As part of its argument against the need for wind power, the group questions whether action is needed to stop climate change