Wind Energy & the Environment
Wind energy works, is increasingly cost-effective, has a net positive environmental impact, and is compatible with most existing land uses. The links below touch on the topic of wind’s environmental benefits and impacts.
Moulins de France : pourquoi tant de haine ?
By
Claudio Rumolino
The proposed law on the cultural landscape in France is a Trojan Horse designed to ban wind turbines. Why do they hate windmills so much?
Dismantling under way at Altamont Pass
By
Ros Davidson
Hundreds of turbines and towers are being taken down. Foundations must also be removed, and the site must be reseeded and graded, said Sandra Rivera, assistant deputy director of planning at Alameda County, adding it would take “some time to decommission the site”.
Windmill Wildflower Hike Video Stars Locals
By
Paul Gipe
The American Wind Energy Association (AWEA) has posted a video on youtube.com covering the 2015 Windmill-Wildflower hike sponsored by the local chapter of the Sierra Club. The 2015 hike celebrated the 30th year that the hike has been held.
America’s First Offshore Wind Farm Breaks Ground
By
Anastasia Pantsios
The Sierra Club was one of a number of groups that lobbied for the project, including the National Audubon Society, National Wildlife Federation and labor unions, when it was first proposed in 2009. They helped mitigate concerns that construction could disrupt whales and other marine life and that the turbines could be a threat to seabirds.
Energy Payback: Comparative life cycle assessment of 2.0 MW wind turbines
By
Karl R. Haapala and Preedanood Prempreeda
The energy payback period for the two turbine models are found to be 5.2 and 6.4 months, respectively.
Trout Unlimited: Why Trout Fishermen should be excited about Wind Turbines
By
Shane Cross
As sportsmen we support oil and gas producers who develop energy responsibly. And we should support renewable energy projects that will help reduce climate change and protect our hunting and fishing resources.
