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.
Cape Cod Times: Turbines to stay in Falmouth Say Voters
By
Amy Anthony
Voters soundly rejected a question on Tuesday’s ballot that would have funded the removal of two town-owned wind turbines. . . The question was rejected 6,001 to 2,940, with 67 percent voting against it.
Wind turbines make me sick
By
Craig Morris
Want to get a sense of what Germans think of all this talk–in English–about wind turbines making people sick? Then take a look at this little video. Germany has more wind turbines close to people than any other country in the world.
Four German words
By
Craig Morris
Practice your German and learn what Germans think of all those wind turbines spinning away on their landscape.
Photos of (Real) Urban Wind Turbines Posted
By
Paul Gipe
While many misconstrue “urban” wind turbines as those mounted atop or integrated into buildings, true urban wind turbines are commercial-scale turbines placed in or near cities, towns, and villages. . .
US Postal Service Circulating Wind Turbine Icon Postmark
By
Paul Gipe
Wind turbines are culturally identified with environmental stewardship, and a green, healthy future. So it is fitting that the Postal Service is celebrating Earth Day 2013 with a postmark depicting wind turbines. . .
2013 Windmill-Wildflower Hike Planned for Tehachapi: 28th Annual Walk May 25th, 2013
By
Paul Gipe
The event marks the 28th year of the annual spring hike. More than 800 people, from children to octogenarians, have taken the six-mile walk across Cameron Ridge since the event was first launched. . .
