The benefits of wind energy (if you have the answer i will raise points)
wind energy is fueled by the wind and is a renewable energy source. it is also the fastest-growing energy source in the world. wind power is a form of solar energy. wind is caused by the sun heating the atmosphere, the earth’s rotation, and irregularities on the earth’s surface. wind flow patterns can be harvested with wind turbines and used to generate electricity. some dismiss wind power as a passing trend, not capable of doing the job of fossil fuels. however, according to the american wind energy association (awea), as of july 2013, the united states has 60,000 megawatts of wind capacity installed. that means that there are 45,100 utility-scale wind turbines powering over 15 million homes in america.
social benefits of wind energy
there are many benefits to wind energy. wind is readily available throughout the united states, and it can reduce our reliance on other countries for our sources of energy. it also to control spikes in the cost of fossil fuels, such as coal and natural gas. wind turbines can be installed amid crops without affecting livestock or production. local landowners and small businesses that install small groupings of turbines provide a local source of electricity. then fuel does not have to be imported from other states, regions, or countries, which costs more.
environmental benefits of wind energy
wind energy is a clean, renewable form of energy that has very little impact on the surrounding environment. it doesn’t pollute the air like power plants do. power plants use fossil fuels that emit pollutants and greenhouse gases into the air. wind power doesn’t need water to run, so it doesn’t deplete valuable resources. it also doesn’t pollute rivers, lakes, and streams. even though wind farms are spaced over a large area, the wind turbines actually cover only a small portion of the land. consequently, there is little impact on crops and the grazing of livestock. and since there is nothing to be mined, the land is not adversely affected. wind farms can also be located offshore in the ocean or in lakes.
there is some concern about the noise that is generated by wind turbines. however, according to the wind energy development programmatic environmental impact statement prepared by the u. s. department of the interior bureau of land management (blm), design changes have reduced the noise turbines make. in fact, the sound of the wind usually masks the noise. with the newer, more efficient models, wind is converted into rotational torque and less acoustic noise. torque is a force that produces rotation. the noise also decreases when towers are positioned properly and are insulated well. additionally, since wind turbines are located primarily in rural areas or at sea, it is unlikely that noise pollution will be a major issue.
how effective is the author’s response to the counterclaim in paragraph 4 that wind turbines create noise pollution?
ineffective; the author ignores the counterclaim and instead provides additional details about jobs created by wind farms.
ineffective; the author avoids addressing the counterclaim by attacking the argument itself.
effective; the author acknowledges the counterclaim and explains why the concern about noise is a minor issue.
effective; the author refutes the counterclaim by providing evidence that wind turbines produce less noise than the wind itself.