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Examines how the Earth produces wind, how it is converted into power, and how countries harness it as an alternative energy. Also discusses the pros and cons of wind energy, and its use in the future. Includes a timeline of wind energy, statistics, color photographs and diagrams, a glossary, and further resources.
6) Wind energy
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Discusses the history of wind energy, the benefits of using wind for energy, how wind energy is collected, and where wind farms are located.
12) Wind power
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Informative chapters highlight what wind power is, how it works, and why it is a good source of energy.
13) Bats in trouble
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Friends Cricket and Shilo discover a number of dead bats at the base of newly-installed wind turbines. Then, along with Cricket's grandfather, they come up with a plan to notify the power company to prevent the deaths of any more bats.
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Delves into wind turbine technician careers, discussing what wind turbine technicians do, how to become one, how to interview for a job, different careers in the field, and what the future holds. Includes interviews with wind turbine technicians, chapter-end questions and research project suggestions, a list of trade terms, and a list of further resources.
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Examines renewable energy options for grid-tied homeowners, including solar- and wind-generated electricity, solar water heating, passive solar, and geothermal heating / cooling. System configurations and equipment, average costs, financial incentives, and installation considerations are also covered--Provided by publisher.
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Some experts believe that up to 25 percent of the world's electricity could eventually be generated by wind power. This program presents the viewpoints of wind energy's supporters and opponents, and explains recent developments in wind power technology. Challengers to the proliferation of wind farms, including conservationists and citizens' groups, argue that wind turbines destroy the landscape and threaten the safety of nearby residents, while advocates...