Researchers think they are close to solving a problem that has slowed progress in meeting America's future electricity needs - The giant wind turbines that constitute one of the most promising alternative energy technologies also cause bats to explode. Full Story »
Posted by Jim Lang
Interesting article, good description and facts. Unfortunate title though, since it's flippancy detracts from expressing the actual severity of the problem.
The title seems a bit sensational compared to the descriptions in the story. There is sufficient information regarding bat and wind science, but not to support the claim that projects have been delayed by the problem.
This is a short but informative story on a little mentioned problem with windmills and a potential solution.
The title sounds like an Abbot and Costello baseball skit, but actually presents a small tidbat of information about wind turbines and the environment.
Other techniques being considered would be interesting. Slowing the rotation rather than stopping it would seem to work with lower losses, it that is feasible. Sounds in their echolocation frequency might be an interesting way to keep them away from the turbines. ... ...
Wind power is mostly a monster boondoggle subsidized by the taxpayer. It's ethanol's cousin. How many more silly power schemes are there promoted by the big brains at the Sierra Club? I guess solar boondoggles are next.
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