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I live in an area where wind is a factor in our life every day. During storms, the wind can run to excess of 70 mph. It is beyond me why there are no wind turbine fields around. I know that alot of town honchos (who don't have any money in them) say that wind turbines ruin the view, but they don't seem to mind a bit of timber clear-cutting, so I don't know the answer. If I were an entrepreneur, I'd start up a field immediately.

yes they are rather ugly, but they are also a hazard to birds... it would be good if they could find a away to keep birds away from them. They are a useful and economical source of power, and considering the world's energy needs which are constantly increasing, i can't see how we can avoid them.

The only turbines I've ever seen don't spin very fast. I assume it all depends on the wind at the time but do you really think birds can't maneuver around the turbines?

I think the people who are placing the importance of the visual effect over the benefits of saving energy should reconsider.

And as for the birds, I've heard the concern before and I think that's a valid point too, but I'm also a little surprised that the ones I've seen would be a threat, moving at the speeds they do.

well i've seen them whizzing along so fast that the air around them hums...

i don't think it is just that they can't avoid them, i think it has something to do with wind turbulence knocking out their 'radar'..