People who oppose wind turbines are lame
I’m a big fan of wind power. No, it’s not a magical solution to all energy problems. Wind turbines are a worthwhile component of a cleaner, more efficient energy grid.
As large-scale wind turbines become more popular, cost is going down and efficiency is going up. As far as I can tell, the main argument against the big windmills is that they despoil the landscape. It turns out they don’t really kill that many birds.
After seeing a few in action in Mackinaw, Michigan and on a trip to New York, I’m not sure what all the fuss is about. They’re actually pretty graceful – the new ones are so large that they don’t need to spin like a propeller to generate a lot of power.