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Wind power saves $1.2 billion each yea

A trade association says that wind power saved electricity customers in Oklahoma and surrounding states more than $1.2 billion last year. (Report) The pool operates the electric grid and plans transmission for 6.2 million households in parts of nine states. Since wind is free after the turbines are installed, most of the consumer savings came from avoided fuel costs at coal or natural gas plants. But the association says wind power also saved water and reduced emissions of carbon dioxide and other greenhouse gases. Oklahoma currently has 29 wind projects that represent about $6 billion worth of capital investment from the last decade, and more than 1,700 turbines are providing about 15% of the electricity in the state. (Report)

 

This article relates to the environment because wind power is becoming a new form of electricity in Oklahoma. Not only is is a eco-friendly form of electricity in Oklahoma, but it has also saved water AND reduced emissions of carbon dioxide and other greenhouse gases into the atmosphere. This is a very important step for the state of Oklahoma, because they are also making a lot of money, with about $6 billion worth of capital investment from the last decade. In conclusion, wind power in Oklahoma is helping save the atmosphere.

 

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The Pros and Cons of Wind Turbines

“Wind Turbines Pros and Cons – HRF.” HRF. HealthResearchFunding.org, 24 July 2014. Web. 06 Sept. 2014.

 

Wind energy is one of the types of renewable energy available here on Earth. It is actually generated through the use of the wind turbines. Wind turbines transform the wind energy into more useful electricity. This article states the good and bad reasons of having wind turbines. Some advantages of having wind turbines are that it causes no pollution, and it is not emitting any greenhouse gases. Also, since the wind will probably never disappear, the function of the wind turbines will continue. Some disadvantages of having wind turbines are that they are very expensive, and they can harm animals. Also, although there is a continuous supply of wind, there are chances that there might not be enough.

 

This article shows that the placement of wind turbines to collect wind energy affects environmental science. Although it is a very expensive process, the placement of wind turbines and help the environment. Unlike most of our energy resources, wind turbines are not emitting any greenhouse gases into the atmosphere, and they are not causing pollution. In conclusion, this article sums up how placing wind turbines can affect environmental science.