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“Down river” are the power-generating wind turbines at Turkey Hill. All around are the ever higher gas prices and heading oil prices. So what is the future for power generation?

A reader sent along this article, “The Future of Wind Power: 9 Cool Innovations.“

“Our economy has an insatiable appetite for energy, and because of the negative side effects of fossil fuels, the quicker that we can supplement and/or replace petroleum-based power sources, the better. Wind power is a great way to generate clean renewable energy, and the innovations in wind technology being pursued over the last year or so are a reminder that with the right tools, we can turn the movement of the air above us into fuel for our energy-hungry lifestyles.”

Click here to read the article and see nine inventions for harnessing the potential of the wind.

(SOURCE: Treehugger.com)