In addition to its economic benefits, wind power has the benefit of public support. Because it produces no pollution or hazardous waste, it has far-reaching benefits for public health and the economy. Air pollutants have been shown to reduce lifespans, increase the incidence of debilitating illnesses, damage wildlife and plants, reduce crop yields and, potentially, cause major changes in climate. The significant benefits of wind power should play an increasingly important role in decisions about future power plant construction. Regardless of the outcome of utility restructuring, the benefits of environmental protection, long-term price stability and economic development will continue to make wind power an attractive and viable energy source.
Wind power benefits public health, the environment and the economy.
In addition to its economic benefits, wind power has the benefit of public support. Because it produces no pollution or hazardous waste, it has far-reaching benefits for public health and the economy. Air pollutants have been shown to reduce lifespans, increase the incidence of debilitating illnesses, damage wildlife and plants, reduce crop yields and, potentially, cause major changes in climate. The significant benefits of wind power should play an increasingly important role in decisions about future power plant construction. Regardless of the outcome of utility restructuring, the benefits of environmental protection, long-term price stability and economic development will continue to make wind power an attractive and viable energy source.