The future climate - the planet is giving us a glimpse

Learn about fiat currency before you comment.

I already know about fiat currency and it's problems. I also realize that it is still the currency in use. I also realize that could easily change (for the better, in my opinion). Apparently you have not been paying attention to any of my posts.
 
But since the whole point of wind power is SUPPLEMENTAL AND NOT PRIMARY, Mr. Lomborg's argument loses a lot of steam (pun intended). And let's remember folks, Wind energy doesn't need smoke stacks or leaves deadly waste products that have to be buried deep underground.

Actually, it does.

Those machines have to be manufactured. They have to be trucked to the site in pieces using specially modified trucks. The installation work requires a helicopter. Then, of course, there is the blight on the landscape.
When the machine is retired (yes, they do have a limited life span), the blades are cut up and buried. There is no way to recycle them.
 
But since the whole point of wind power is SUPPLEMENTAL AND NOT PRIMARY, Mr. Lomborg's argument loses a lot of steam (pun intended). And let's remember folks, Wind energy doesn't need smoke stacks or leaves deadly waste products that have to be buried deep underground.

Actually, it does.

Those machines have to be manufactured. They have to be trucked to the site in pieces using specially modified trucks. The installation work requires a helicopter. Then, of course, there is the blight on the landscape.
When the machine is retired (yes, they do have a limited life span), the blades are cut up and buried. There is no way to recycle them.
 
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