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Wind Power News

Wind Power

 
Wind turbines use two or three long blades to collect the energy in the blowing wind and convert it to electricity. The energy of motion contained in the wind is converted into electricity as the spinning turbine blades turn a generator. To create enough power for a city, several turbine towers need to be placed together in groups to create a "wind farm."
 
Wind power is environmentally friendly for numerous reasons. Emissions are negligible because no fuels are combusted, nor do turbines produce any substantial amount of solid waste while creating electricity. There have been some environmental concerns with bird deaths, noise issues and improperly installed towers that can cause soil erosion, but research and advancements are being made to reduce these impacts. Land around wind turbines can be used for positive purposes, such as the grazing of cattle or farming. (Source: EPA / Photo: Flickr)

Articles about Wind Power

  • Are the 'Winds of Change' coming to Iran?

    Wed, Dec 31 2008 at 6:09 PM

    Activists in Iran hoping to replace nuclear power with wind power.

  • The island of Samso goes carbon-negative

    Tue, Dec 30 2008 at 5:24 PM

    One Danish Island goes from carbon hog to carbon hero in just 10 years.

  • The Noon Digg: 12/29

    Mon, Dec 29 2008 at 11:52 AM

    A coral-reef whodunnit, honeybees hooked on a feeling, energy independence lurks in deserts and grasslands, how to get on the road to solar power, and why China is gobbling up the world's turtles.

  • Six great green videos

    Tue, Dec 23 2008 at 3:19 PM

    Here are some great green videos to help you power through to your holiday break.

  • New projections could be good for green

    Thu, Dec 18 2008 at 11:51 PM

    New projections show we could have a lot less coal and more grid capacity for renewables.

  • The Noon Digg: 12/16

    Tue, Dec 16 2008 at 12:04 PM

    Cloud invasion; Dubai: "beach, please"; wind wins over ethanol; Google would drill for geothermal; dolphins swarming

  • Wal-Mart focuses on green jobs

    Mon, Dec 08 2008 at 11:12 AM

    Wal-Mart creates Green Jobs Council to help in the creation of more green jobs.

  • Last Call

    Wed, Nov 26 2008 at 2:53 PM

    Reviewing the day's news and goings-on.

  • Do wind turbines cause bird fatalities?

    Sat, Aug 16 2008 at 3:07 PM

    Or is it all sensationalism?

  • Renewable energy certificates explained

    Wed, May 07 2008 at 12:00 AM

    Get the skinny on RECs.

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