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Q: Would the amount of electricity generated by the wind turbines be enough to offset the cost to the environment?
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The amount of CO2 generated from electricity (kWh) is dependant upon the way the electricity is generated. Burning a barrel of oil to produce electricity yields far more CO2 than generating the same amount of electricity from wind or water. One should contact their electricity provider to get a break-down of how the electricity is generated.


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How does saving electricity help the environment?

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What percentage of electricity in the US is produced by wind power?

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How does hydroeletricity work?

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Does wind turbines save energy inside?

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