Wind Farms

Stopping Ocean Sprawl

Paul McRandle | Posted 09.24.2009 | Green


Paul McRandle

"Ocean sprawl" is a combination of offshore oil rigs, shipping lanes, wind farms and ever more ocean uses--and it puts increased pressure on ocean and coastal resources already under enormous strain.

Wind Farms Can Appear Sinister To The Weatherman

AP | DIRK LAMMERS | Posted 09.26.2009 | Green


SIOUX FALLS, S.D. — Wind farms have been blamed for disrupting the lives of birds, bats and, most recently, the land-bound sage grouse. Now the...

In Light of Green Revolution, VA Attempts First Wind-Powered Execution

Lee Camp | Posted 04.02.2009 | Comedy


Lee Camp

The state of Virginia is leading the way to a new, greener economy for the country. The first ever wind-powered executions were attempted Tuesday in Roanoke.

Wal-Mart Commits To Renewable Energy (If It's Cheaper...)

EcoGeek | Hank Green | Posted 01.05.2009 | Green


I just got off the phone with Wal-Mart, who is very excited to announce that they'll be purchasing 100% of the power generated by a new wind farm in T...

Congress Weans Us Off the Teat of Foreign Oil with Concessions to Offshore Drilling

Simran Sethi | Posted 10.23.2009 | Green


Simran Sethi

Weaning America off the teat of foreign oil is something that every citizen can agree is a good thing. It will start to put funding into renewable energy infrastructure that we so desperately need.

Wind Turbine Base Jumping--INSANE!

Olivia Zaleski | Posted 07.31.2008 | Green


Olivia Zaleski

T. Boone Pickens would have a field day with these wild wind turbine base-jumping bandits. This video is insane! Base-jumping off the blade of a giant wind turbine . . . jeeez.