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The Controversy of Wind Turbines and Alternative Energy

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There is a lot of controversy as to the effectiveness and the sustainability of alternative energy sources such as wind turbines. Unfortunately, the sources of information on the subject are usually biased. Finding an honest discussion can be difficult.

Here’s an an excerpt from an interesting article on the subject of wind turbines.

“There are legitimate concerns out there, and you’ve got to listen to them. That’s what distinguishes between social friction and NIMBYism. But there are other concerns that aren’t real,” says Kris Stevens, executive director of the Ontario Sustainable Energy Association.

Stevens has closely studied the nature of social friction in Ontario’s electricity sector, which is also the subject of his Master’s thesis in environmental studies. Some people “don’t like change,” he says. “They’re stuck in an older paradigm.”

Stevens has the right attitude. If we can discuss the pros and the cons of wind turbines (along with other environmental solutions) we can move towards more effective solutions that cause less problems.

You can find the rest of the article at For and against wind power.

Save Green by Going Green

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Here’s an excellent article that reiterates that you can save money while becoming more green.

But what about costs? Yes, there is an upfront investment in money and time, but the payoff is clear. Even during this recession, as you focus on the bottom line and try to save wherever possible, you can actually reduce operating expenses through green initiatives. In fact, relatively small investments can yield big potential returns. Plus, consider the additional benefits that sustainability can lead to: more effective recruiting, improved worker productivity, lower absenteeism, better employee retention, and enhanced corporate branding.

The article has lots of great suggestions. You can find it at LEED the Way with Sustainability: Go Green without Spending Too Much Green.

Sustainability - One Person Making A Real Difference

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Here’s a fantastic article about a young man who’s taking responsibility about the environment and teaching others to do the same. He has created the Sustainable Build and Design Club club at Brigham Young University. I particularly like the fact that he is focusing on sustainability. His comments that we all make choices that make a difference in the article here also rings true.

“The idea of the club is to help people realize that what they do has an impact on the world around them and that everyone in their specific area can make a difference,” Robinaugh said. “To me, it’s just about building responsibly. I think for so long the majority of my industry has built in a manner that was irresponsible and people have demanded buildings that didn’t show respect for the world around them, the people around them or the creations of God.”

You can see the rest of the article at Fox News.

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