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Originally Posted by crockett
First off even in Texas 1 third of their power is now created by wind. In the US as a whole by 2030 Solar will be the top energy producer, out producing coil, oil & gas. Renewable is the future.
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One third? Or 8%?
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Wind_power_in_Texas
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Wind power accounted for 8.3% of the electricity generated in Texas during 2013.[3]
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And sure renewable is the future. But that assumes that we can afford it and that the law of unintended consequences doesn't kick in. Anyways, now is not the future. Like it or not we still need natural gas and coal unless you want people to freeze in the dark.
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Originally Posted by crockett
As far as "wind farm" health effects.. please call the doctor when the wind shows up in your bloodwork or when solar or windmills start polluting your drinking water and cause earthquakes..
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Why do health effects caused by "unfavored" energy sources somehow trump the health effects of "favored" energy sources?