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? asked in Science & MathematicsEarth Sciences & Geology · 8 years ago

PLEASE HELP! what are the different environmental impacts/effects of wind power?

please list the different positive and negative impacts of wind power/ wind farms/ wind turbines both onshore and offshore to the environment.

Thank You!

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  • Punk Rock and Minerals
    Lv 7
    8 years ago
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    they are not polluting

    they are a renewable energy resource

    the do not cause oil wars or any environmental damage

    however

    they are not reliable sources of energy, they only work when the wind blows

    they do not produce a lot of jobs

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  • ?
    Lv 4
    5 years ago

    I wouldn't have links and sources but other negative aspects include: dangerous to atmosphere (birds) if the plant is offshore then transmission fee may also be high high initial capital cost

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