Wind turbine

Wind turbine against a blue sky.

Zinke announces new leases for offshore wind power on both US coasts

Environment

Department of the Interior Secretary Ryan Zinke has focused primarily on supporting oil, gas and mining interests — his announcement of new offshore wind projects came as a bit of a shock.

Europe’s investment in offshore wind is paying off — for the US

Environment

Green energy: where the jobs are

The World

Floating Windmills/Emerging Science Note

Catching the Wind, Part Two

Catching the Wind, Part One

Wind has the power to generate both electricity and controversy. Advocates say modern wind turbines provide unlimited, pollution-free power. But critics complain the huge machines scar the landscape and pose a menace to wildlife. On our program this week we explore the advancements in the technology and the debate over wind power. Our story begins […]

Catching the Wind, Part Two

Our examination of modern wind power continues with a look at the United States. We visit Altamont Pass in California, the place where more birds are killed by wind turbines than anywhere else in the world. But California is also home to High Winds, an energy park that even critics of wind power agree is […]

Catching the Wind, Part One

Wind has the power to generate both electricity and controversy. Advocates say modern wind turbines provide unlimited, pollution-free power. But critics complain the huge machines scar the landscape and pose a menace to wildlife. On our program this week we explore the advancements in the technology and the debate over wind power. Our story begins […]

The World

Blowin’ in the Wind

Last year, Texas erected more wind turbines than have ever been installed in the entire U.S. in one year. John Ryan takes a look at why wind power has expanded so dramatically in the Lone Star state.

The World

The key green energy job application question: how are you with heights?

Environment

Wind turbines are the coolest thing around. The only problem is, with so many wind turbines, qualified recruits are hard to find. Vestas, and other wind power companies, are hiring anyone who can climb a tower. Guest: Lindsey Paluso, Field Resource Coordinator for Vestas