Is wind the way to go?
As concerns over U.S. oil consumption continues to rise — and heat up, on the campaign trail — Americans are looking to alternative energy sources to power our homes, our cars, and our lifestyles. Wind turbines have been heavily promoted in good-looking television ads, but the prospect of having turbines next door has made some people concerned about the noise and disruption. Today marks the last day for public comment on putting turbines far offshore, on the outer continental shelf. Guest: Jeff Ball, Environmental News Editor for the Wall Street Journal
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