A Conservative Perspective on Wind Energy

<![CDATA[Since wind is renewable and free, it seems logical and uncontroversial to harness it for power. Normal winds themselves are not destructive as an energy source, as they are already in the environment, and no one has to drill for them in the ground. Wind lacks the foul smell of oil and its pollution or spill risks. Personal, small-scale windmills used to generate electricity on a farm setting do not cause controversy and have been historical sources of power, but the commercial wind industry is hotly debated. ]]>