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Jet stream unlikely to supply much energy

Tue, Dec 20 2011 at 10:28 AM EST
The lack of friction at high altitudes mean that wind turbines won't have much power to grab and convert into electricity.
 

Southwest, plains face blizzard warnings in big storm

Sun, Dec 18 2011 at 8:01 PM EST
Concerns over wind gusts that could reach 50 miles per hour are especially worrying as it could blow up enough snow to affect visibility.
 

Wind farm fuels Ethiopia's green power ambitions

Sun, Dec 11 2011 at 5:58 AM EST
The push for a green energy source has left some farmers in the dust, their lands purchased for less than what they need to buy new plots.
 

The science behind the Santa Ana winds

Thu, Dec 01 2011 at 12:40 PM EST
The strong winds are a serious wildfire hazard in California. The NWS office in Los Angeles said there is 'potential for high fire danger'
 

Renewable Energy Gen says wind capacity to rise

Mon, Oct 17 2011 at 5:41 AM EST
British energy firm expects to invest another $31 million in onshore wind power in 2012.
 

The science behind freak rogue waves

Wed, Aug 10 2011 at 11:57 AM EST
Huge freak waves that form seemingly at random and without cause out in the open ocean could be influenced by wind patterns and atmospheric pressure.
 

Are wind farms pushing the planet out of orbit?

Fri, Aug 05 2011 at 4:59 PM EST
Wind energy may be clean energy, but could it end up destroying everything we know? The Onion investigates.
 

Rare 'derecho' storm sweeps across the Midwest

Mon, Jul 11 2011 at 2:17 PM EST
Intense winds between 60 and 80 mph howled across Illinois.
 

Wind and natural gas team up

Wed, Jun 01 2011 at 5:55 PM EST
Wind energy and natural gas could be a formidable solution for America's energy problem.
 

Wind power favored by Wisconsin voters

Sat, Apr 23 2011 at 9:03 AM EST
Poll numbers show that if wind would run for office in Wisconsin, it would beat almost all major candidates already elected to office.
 
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