Wind turbines can cause health issues if someone is exposed to their excessive noise levels, according to new guidelines for Europe that the World Health Organisation (WHO) has published.
These guidelines suggest exposure to wind turbines should not exceed 45 decibels during the day. For a comparison, soft music has 50 decibels.
WHO Europe chief, Zsuzsanna Jakab, says more than being a nuisance, excessive noise is a health risk that can contribute to cardiovascular diseases for example.