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Typical Wind Farm Supports Nearly 1,100 Jobs; Adds Millions of Dollars to Local Communities Congressional Inaction on Production Tax Credit Threatens to Stop Major Boost for Employment Each major wind farm in America creates nearly 1,100 jobs and can add tens of millions of dollars in new taxes and other benefits to the communities where they’re located, according to two …

linktv asked: In Mozambique, where the electric grid reaches only 10 percent of the population, wind may be the energy solution. Jeff Barbee reports on one entrepreneur’s efforts to make wind power a reality. With the help of local craftsmanship and ingenuity, wind may become a reliable power source for Mozambique’s 22 million people. Watch more Earth Focus at www.linktv.org

Adam Renrav asked: The power of wind can be extremely destructive with the hurricanes and storms but also can be extremely beneficial by converting the wind into energy we can use. Countries are starting to see how they can harness that power and turn it into energy for their homes. Wind power is basically the conversion of wind energy into …

Mike Drabble asked: Though mankind has harnessed the wind for centuries to produce energy, interest in this method of power generation has recently intensified as a result of both increases in conventional energy costs and the debate over the extent of humanity’s responsibility for climate change. Policy-makers and generating companies are considering the extent to which wind power can serve …

Although it is much less expensive to initially get hooked into the local electric company’s grid than it is to set up and hook into wind turbines, in the long run one saves money by utilizing the wind for one’s energy needs—while also becoming more independent. Not receiving an electric bill while enjoying the advantages of the modern electrically-driven lifestyle …