1. Wind Energy By: Emily Mertens and Matthew Overton

2. Scientist The source of wind energy is wind The wind pushes the turbines to mechanically power generators for electricity The by-products are just electricity, nothing harmful Yes, because it uses little land and Texas has abundant land

3. Environmentalist There are no harmful wastes produced from using wind energy No, because they only place wind turbines on large empty plains Can be harmful to the migratory paths of birds There are no concerns for public health or safety It will not contribute to global warming because it does not give off any greenhouse gases

4. Economist It will cost more to install and maintain than the current cost of fossil fuels in this area, but it will be more efficient To start to use commercial wind turbines it would cost roughly $3-4 million depending on the mega watt capacity More money will be saved using wind energy because there is no fuel cost The employment opportunities are only slight

5. Historian/ Sociologist First discovered: 900 B.C. in Persia to pump water and grind grain Wind energy is used as a source of electricity all over the world It would be accepted by most but some consider wind turbines to be aesthetically unpleasing Accounts for 4.4% of all energy power in the United States It has given people cheaper sources of energy

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