Harpreet Kaur Harpreet Kaur Asked 5 months ago

Do windmills cause cancer?

There's a lot of talk in our village about some new windmills being built nearby. Some people are saying they might cause health issues, like cancer. Is there any truth to these claims about windmills and cancer?

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Rohan Deshmukh Rohan Deshmukh Joined May 2026 5 months ago
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No way yaar, actually that's a total myth. Windmills just use wind to rotate and make electricity or grind grain, there is absolutely no radiation involved. Don't believe everything you see on WhatsApp forwards.

Ananya Roy Ananya Roy Joined Jan 2026 5 months ago

Omg no, we literally just studied this in our environmental science class last semester. Windmills are 100% clean and green energy. There is zero scientific link between them and cancer, so don't worry about it.

Kartik Subramanian Kartik Subramanian Joined Mar 2026 5 months ago

My uncle also got worried about this when they built some wind generators near our village, but our family doctor reassured us that it is completely safe. They don't release any chemicals or harmful rays. There is absolutely nothing to fear.

Rajesh Kumar Rajesh Kumar Joined Mar 2026 5 months ago

Listen, whoever told you this is spreading total nonsense. Windmills work on simple mechanical rotation using natural breeze. They don't cause cancer or any other disease, so sleep peacefully and don't overthink this.

Savitri Devi Savitri Devi Joined Feb 2026 5 months ago

I understand health fears can make us panic, and medical tests are so expensive nowadays that it's better to avoid getting sick. But you can save your money here, because windmills are completely harmless. No need to plan for any health checkups or worry about this.

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Leela Nair Leela Nair Joined Apr 2026 5 months ago

There is no scientific proof that windmills cause any illness. However, if you or anyone in your family is feeling unwell or experiencing any unusual symptoms, please go to a hospital and get a proper medical checkup done.

Simran Kaur Simran Kaur Joined Jan 2026 5 months ago

Not at all! Windmills are just giant fans that make clean energy, they are totally friendly neighbors. Relax and enjoy the cool breeze without any worries at all.

Manoj Patil Manoj Patil Joined Jun 2026 5 months ago

This is just internet rumor mill at work. Instead of worrying about windmills, we should focus on simple things we can control, like eating clean vegetables, reducing plastic use, and getting our daily walk in the park.

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