A breezy energy solution

Energy means different things to different people. However, there seems to be a common goal on how to reduce the cost of energy, while still maintaining its efficiency. Wind powered turbines seem to accomplish this goal.

While many people believe that creating wind turbines will just cost a lot of money—they are wrong. It is actually cheaper to replace already existing coal-fired plants with these efficient wind turbines.

With the wave and interest in increasing climate change, wind turbines came to the market. These turbines seek to offer a less costly, and healthier source of energy. By implementing wind turbines the nation can cut down on their carbon pollution. Currently, power plants make up for 40% of the nations carbon footprints. There are also no federal limits on the amount of carbon pollution a plant can generate. Dr. Laurie Johnson, chief economist in the Climate and Clean Air Program at the Natural Resources Defense Council, states that, “[the lack of pollution regulation] is wrong. It doesn’t make sense. It is putting our future at risk. We limit the amount of mercury, arsenic, soot, and other harmful pollution from these plants. It’s time to cut this carbon pollution.” So, what better way to cut carbon pollution than implementing the highly acclaimed wind turbines?

I may not know the logistics of how the turbines function, but I am aware that the pollution from power plants is heading down a slippery slope. I want to live in a world of clean air and if that is achievable by changing energy sources from coal-fired power plants to wind turbines, I do not see why people would not fully support this revelation; especially if it remains as cost effective as it is now.

For more information and to read more on what Dr. Johnson has to say...visit: http://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2013/09/130917124817.htm