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Most conservatives and liberals that I know are absolutely delighted at the idea of renewable clean energy, particularly if it can be done on an individual basis, and supply energy both for the home and vehicle. Most 'Conservitives' react to the idea as if someone were threatoning to crucify them.
Yes, the brave new world of alternative energy is coming to be. Wind alone now has over 40 gw of generating capacity in this nation. Iowa gets 15% of its power from wind.
Turns out birds aren't the only species at risk from wind farms. Last week, the Bonneville Power Administration and salmon in the Columbia River Basin had a close call (Hat tip to Gore Lied). As reported by The Oregonian:
Columbia Basin river managers had a close call this week when they were forced to cut back on hydropower after a surge in wind energy blasted through the system.
The surge forced them to spill more water over dams, risking the health of migrating fish.
Problems began Monday afternoon when wind speeds jumped far beyond levels forecast by wind-farm operators. BPA, responsible for adjusting hydro generation to accommodate the wind, realized by evening that it could no longer handle the sustained surge without increasing spills to dangerous levels