Unfounded Attacks on Wind Energy

The folks who argue that wind energy is a bad thing have a very tough challenge, considering all the fossil fuels being replaced and all the jobs (50,000 in the U.S. in 2013) that the industry provides.  Somehow, however, none of this seems to deter them.

Strangely, the pro-nuclear people seem to be the most vocal about this.  They understand the realities of climate change, but sadly, tend to view all forms of renewable energy, especially wind, as a competitive threat, which I suppose it is.

Here’s a response to another baseless attack on the wind industry; it’s short, yet terrifically powerful.

Btw, how would you like to be the guy on top of the nacelle in the picture?  I sure wouldn’t.