1000 Flowers for the Planet - #118 Support Wind Farms

1000 Flowers for the Planet - #118 Support Wind Farms

Of all the methods used to generate power for the masses, wind energy is the only one that treads lightly on our environment without causing pollution. Furthermore, it does not generate hazardous wastes or deplete natural resources. There are, as always, some disadvantages, such as the initial use of resources to create the turbines and the need to build access roads for installation and maintenance. There are also very mixed reactions to the visual impact of wind farms, varying from horror at the impact on rural landscapes to joy created by the elegant beauty of their towering structures clustered on hilltops. However, when considered as a whole package, wind turbines present the best form of mass energy production available to populations worldwide. They are completely pollution free, keeping our air clean, and they do not contribute to greenhouse gases. Once installed they have very little impact on land use, as each turbine has a relatively small footprint, leaving the land to still be utilised for crops or grazing. Once you look at the facts – by searching the internet or take a look at: http://www.windustry.org/ –  you will see that wind energy is our best option to date.