What A Wonderful Idea!

So I never really realized it before, but there are a lot of pros to wind power. So....

Pros - yay!

- Wind is everywhere and is plentiful.
- No thermal discharge = no global warming!
- Technology for harnessing wind energy is well-developed, so wind turbines are ready to be mass produced.
- There are many who are concerned about the safety of birds - fear not, bird lovers - a bird collides with a given wind turbine once every 8-15 years. Sounds safe enough to me.
- New jobs and businesses are created with the usage of turbines.
- Once a place has been selected and permits have been approved, turbine installation can be completed in months (as opposed to years for a gas, coal, or nuclear plant).
- There will be a reduction of U.S. dependency on imported energy.
- Opinion polls consistently show strong popular support for clean-burning, renewable technologies, like wind!
- Turbines interfere very little with surface activity (farming, livestock, etc.) and operation of turbines offers little threat to wildlife and natural habitat.

Pretty great, right? What's not to love? Now, of course, there are cons as well, but I was able to find more pros than cons, so that was good. Thanks for reading!

~Kristen

P.S. These wonderful pros were found at: http://www.nuclearpowerprocon.org/pop/wind.htm and http://healthlink.org/windproscons37.html

Debate Prep

Hi again everyone. Today our group began the exciting process of organizing a debate! Using a public forum style debate, we're going to speaking about wind power and its effect on climate change. Personally, I will be debating on the affirmative, while three other debaters will be participating (two negative and one more positive). Hopefully some important points will be conveyed to all who are listening! Our tentative date for this debate is next Monday (Dec. 8th) at about 1:15 PM. Anyone who's interested should give me an email and I'll give you more details!

-Isaac Wilson

Website

Hi, just a quick update on our progress today. Recently, we've uploaded our very own website for the cause of wind power in schools! The link is as follows: http://www.freewebs.com/solution-is-wind/   You should all check it out sometime! (However, changes are going to be continually made, so come in frequently! As well, if you see something that could make the site better, all suggestions are appreciated!) Thanks!

-Isaac Wilson

Happy Thanksgiving!

Happy Thanksgiving everyone! One thing I'm thankful for is all of the readers that have checked out our blog so far, so thanks everyone! Second, on my way up to Washington to visit some family, I noticed some new structures - wind turbines! It's great to see how many people are beginning to use this renewable resource. I took some pictures, so more info on that will be coming soon! Thanks again.

-Isaac Wilson

Starting Video Interviews

Hi again everyone. Today, part of my group and I went out and began filming our first video interviews! However, it was a slow process. Throughout the day, many people either avoided us or came up with some excuse to avoid answering our questions. Nonetheless, we did have a few people that agreed to stay, and they had some insightful answers. After a few interviews were completed, my group and I decided to call it a day. Thanks everyone! It's back to editing for me.

-Isaac Wilson

(Updates on Video Interviews coming soon!)

Start Them While They're Young

Hello, I am also a student form NUAMES, and I'm going to tell you more about our ideas for alternative energy solutions. The energy source that we find to be the best is wind energy. It is very efficient and is non-polluting. We think that schools should be the starting place for a wind energy program. It would educate the youth about renewable energy sources, what better way to change the world, but to start with the youth. Right now I'm working on going to a 5th grade elementary class to teach them about wind power. Have you ever heard the saying "start them while they're young", we believe its true, and that it is the best way to get our ideas going. What do you think?

Welcome

Hi everyone. I'm a high school student that goes to NUAMES (Northern Utah Academy of Math Engineering and Science). Over the past couple of months, we've been working on a plan to change our way of living. In America, we consume and use nonrenewable resources at an alarming rate. To some, this is the cause for the slowly rising temperature of our Earth. However, we have a plan to help combat this rising problem: wind power in schools. We need to help educate students about renewable resources, and the great benefit they can have on society. Our solution can't come from the leaders of today, but need to come from the leaders of tomorrow. Over the next few months we'll help you all to stay informed about our progress as well as how you can help. Thanks!

-Isaac Wilson