Friday, July 27, 2007

 Previous State Circle Guests

Wind Turbines — Boon or Bane?

Recent developments in a proposed wind farm project in Western Maryland have stirred passions on both sides of the debate on the environmental impact of the facilities. Wind turbines provide a clean renewable energy source that is applauded by some conservationists, while other conservationists are concerned about birds, bats, noise pollution and other factors generated by the structures.

Frank Maisano

Spokesman, Coalition of Mid Atlantic Wind Developers
Maryland Wind (Pro Organization)
Wind Watch (Anti Wind Power Organization)

Daniel Boone

Professional Ecologist and Natural Resources Policy Analyst
Co-Author, "Landscape Classification System: Addressing Environmental Issues Associated with Utility-Scale Wind Energy Development in Virginia"
Landscape Classification System for Virginia

Political Roundtable

Delegates James King and Adrienne Jones join Jeff for a look at the week in politics on the State Circle Political Roundtable.

Delegate James King

(R) Anne Arundel County, District 33a

Del. James King

Delegate Adrienne Jones

(D) District 10, Baltimore County
Speaker Pro Tem, Maryland House of Delegates

Del. Adrienne Jones