Graham,
You've certainly come a long way in your kilt wearing confidence! Well done!
Does a wind farm grow only beans?

Hamish,
I think wind turbines are beautiful. Especially when compared to an oil pump. I love the stately grace of the turning blades.

All,
I think that those who hold those public protests should give up their cars and convert their houses to energy efficient houses before protesting.
Maybe they'd prefer dams or oil pumps. There's beauty for you!
The problem is not the way these things look. It's just that people want their energy without having to look at where it comes from.
Call me a tree hugger but there are studies that show some frightening facts. If all industrialised countries supported non-pollution techniques on a wartime scale, we might, (MIGHT!), be able to keep the planet healthy enough for our children to live their full lives.
Okay, rant over.