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Wind Energy

Wind And The Environment

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Alternative Energies

WIND AND THE ENVIRONMENT

In the 1970s, oil shortages pushed the development of alternative energy sources. Wind energy offers a viable, economical alternative to conventional power plants in many areas of the country. Wind is a clean fuel; wind farms produce no air or water pollution because no fuel is burned.
The most serious environmental drawbacks to wind machines may be their negative effect on wild bird populations and the visual impact on the landscape. To some, the glistening blades of windmills on the horizon are an eyesore; to others, they’re a beautiful alternative to conventional power plants.