The Downside of Wind Energy
By:Sam, Bryce and Ben
Social Impacts
- Dangerous to people around the turbines heath.
- Threat to national security by producing radar clouds.
- Make the same noise level as a small jet engine.
Environmental impact
- Turbines kill birds and bats.
- Disrupt underground habits.
- Some pollution made in making of the turbines.
Bats at High Risk
Bats lungs can explode if they get to close to the turbine.
Wind Power is a BAD idea!!!!!!!!
We need to stop wind power before its to late!
The Turbines Are Coming!!
Turbines kill trees and many types other wildlife when they come.
Economic Impacts
- Waste of money because they can't run in high winds.
- Cost $40000 to install a small one on you're own property
- Industrial strength ones cost $1 to 2 million
Sources
http://www.clean-energy-ideas.com/articles/wind_turbines.htm
http://www.indepthinfo.com/windmills/history.htm
http://finance-commerce.com/2010/12/second-wind-for-controversial-goodhue-turbine/