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WIND ENERGY AND THE ENVIRONMENT
Wind energy is an excellent sustainable energy source, but no energy production is completely without impact on the environment. After all, even the slightest change in our surroundings has some effect, sometimes positive, sometimes negative. However, energy from the wind has very little impact on the environment for the following reasons:
WIND IS CLEANER
Many kinds of energy production produce harmful substances. For example, burning coal for energy yields sulfur dioxide, which causes acid rain. Wind energy helps offset traditional electricity generation's negative effects on the environment. Wind farms do not release any pollutants such as carbon dioxide (a greenhouse gas that contributes to climate change), sulfur dioxide (which causes acid rain) and nitrogen dioxide (which causes smog). By supplying power from a clean, renewable resource, wind energy helps reduce pollution, keeping our environment healthy for future generations.
WIND IS SAFE
Wind farms have many advantages for both people and animals. Wind farms are safe for animals on the ground, and since wind farms take up a very small percentage of land on which they are sited, most of the land can remain in use for crops or grazing. There are regions in the world in which wind farms can have an adverse impact on birds. However, many studies have been done in the United States and Europe on birds and wind turbines. Most of these studies have shown that birds tend to change their flight path in order to fly safely past the wind turbines. Nevertheless, at Horizon Wind Energy we always take into account bird migratory routes or flywayswhen siting our wind farms to prevent avian difficulties. We also take into account nesting grounds and other bird-related issues.
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For more information about wind energy and the environment, visit the American Wind Energy Association website.
What else can I help you with?
Are wind turbines good for the environment and why?
Yes they are, because they use non polluting wind power and provide energy that might otherwise require polluting sources of energy, such as coal, oil, or gas. The wind does not always blow enough to turn the blades, but, it does move enough to produce energy most of the time. Wind turbines do not pollute the wind, and they do minor damage to birds and bats. Nothing is perfect, and wind power is the energy that Probably does the least amount of damage to the environment, while providing an excellent source of energy most of the time.
How can wind be transformed?
wind energy can be transformed into mechanical energy by wind mills .
What is another name for wind energy?
Wind power is another name for wind energy.
How useful are wind turbines?
The wind turbines is a machine that converts the kinetic energy in wind into mechanical energy. If the mechanical energy is used directly by machinery, such as a pump or grinding stones, The machine is usually called a windmill. If the energy is then converted to electricity, the machine is called a wind generator, wind turbine, or wind energy converter.
What are wind turbines made?
Wind energy is made by spinning turbines. The wind spins the wind turbines and they generate energy.
What are some alternative energy sources that are safe for out environment and also renewable?
wind. solar. hydro.
Is wind energy widely accepted?
Wind energy should be widely accepted as it produces energy which doesn't pollute the environment . Artifical resources such as petroleum , diesel destroy the ozone layer of the Earth . Wind energy does not pollute the environment . So wind energy should be accepted and widely launched .
Which scource of energy would be the most economical and safest for the community to pursue?
Radiant energy is the safest energy for people and the environment.
Can using wind energy damage the environment?
for erosion of rock.....
What are the long term effects for using wind energy?
Long-term effects of using wind energy include reduced greenhouse gas emissions, increased energy security, and job creation in the renewable energy sector. Additionally, wind energy helps diversify energy sources and contributes to a more sustainable future.
Why should you use wind energy?
It does not pollute the air with harmful gasesThere are many reasons to why one must use wind energy. Wind energy is the fastest growing energy sector in the United States . The main purpose of wind energy is the production of electricity. Also, Wind energy does not pollute the environment and is found in plenty.
Which renewables have the smallest effects on the environment?
Solar panels and wind energy
Why is wind energy better for the environment?
Since wind energy doesn't require the burning of fossil fuels, it doesn't create pollution or greenhouse gases.
Why do you have wind turbines?
To get energy that does not harm the environment just like solar panels.
Why is wind energy good for environment?
Energy from wind is less detrimental to the environment than most other electricity generation. Wind turbines need complex and advanced production facilities that pollute. Wind energy is not just good for the environment because there is noise pollution and the placement can affect certain wildlife.
What is advantage of alternate energy resources?
One advantage is that it is safe for the environment.
Are wind turbines good for the environment and why?
Yes they are, because they use non polluting wind power and provide energy that might otherwise require polluting sources of energy, such as coal, oil, or gas. The wind does not always blow enough to turn the blades, but, it does move enough to produce energy most of the time. Wind turbines do not pollute the wind, and they do minor damage to birds and bats. Nothing is perfect, and wind power is the energy that Probably does the least amount of damage to the environment, while providing an excellent source of energy most of the time.
