Abundant energy will power future growthLawrence Solomon 12 Jul 2008 National Post Up! Up! Up! The world is consuming more and more energy and, as if by miracle, the amount left to consume grows ever higher. Never before in human history has energy been accessible in greater abundance and in more regions, never before has mankind had more energy options and faced a brighter energy future. read more » ( categories: )
Despite their benefits, wind farms aren't without environmental baggage, say some expertsConor Mihell 28 Jun 2008 The Sault Star Studies are being done to monitor the impacts of wind turbines on landscape ecology and wildlife, such as birds and bats. According to the Ministry of Natural Resources' Ontario Wind Atlas, winds off of Lake Superior blow more incessantly than anywhere else in the province. As the province ramps up its supply of "green" energy, the 126 turbines spinning in Prince Township are likely a harbinger of more to come -- and a storm of debate over the pros and cons of harvesting power from the wind. read more » ( categories: )
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