Environmental Impact of Wind Energy
Explore the environmental impacts of wind energy, from reduced emissions to effects on wildlife, marine ecosystems, and land use.
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Environmental impact of wind power
Wind power consumes no fuel, and emits no air pollution, unlike fossil fuel power sources. Electricity from a working turbine replaces that from fossil fuels.