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American Wind Energy Association is expecting 10% wind power by 2020

Wind energy is growing faster than any other type of energy generation in the USA. The American Wind Energy Association (link is external) (AWEA) is clearly proud of the results achieved over the last five years: There was an installed capacity of almost 74 GW at the end of 2015. This is more than twice … Continue reading American Wind Energy Association is expecting 10% wind power by 2020

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Despite Trump criticism, wind turbines kill fewer birds than tall buildings

Donald Trump criticized the wind-power industry this past week for killing birds. A far bigger threat is real estate developers and their tall buildings. About 599 million birds are killed annually in the U.S. when they fly into windows, trailing only loss of habitat and cats as the top causes of bird deaths, according to … Continue reading Despite Trump criticism, wind turbines kill fewer birds than tall buildings

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Trump allows for renewable energy, but cites bad information

AWEA is always glad to hear about support for renewable energy, like this statement today from candidate Donald Trump,  in a press conference and a speech on energy policy to an oil industry group in Bismarck, North Dakota: “So we can pursue all forms of energy. This includes renewable energies and the technologies of the … Continue reading Trump allows for renewable energy, but cites bad information

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Donald Trump loses appeal against wind farm

Donald Trump has lost an appeal against the construction of a wind farm close to his golf course and resort in Scotland. Trump claims the ugly structures will ruin his scenic view when teeing off. While Trump’s popularity continues to climb despite the many controversies surrounding his bid to become U.S. president next year, at … Continue reading Donald Trump loses appeal against wind farm

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Hillary Clinton sets renewable energy goals to spur more wind energy, solar power

Democratic presidential candidate Hillary Clinton called on Sunday for a dramatic national shift to energy sources such as solar and wind, setting a goal of generating enough clean renewable energy to power every U.S. home within her first decade in office. Clinton, the front-runner for her party’s 2016 presidential nomination, also pledged to have more … Continue reading Hillary Clinton sets renewable energy goals to spur more wind energy, solar power

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Donald Trump loses battle against UK wind farm

Donald Trump has bought a five star golf resort on the west coast of Ireland after losing a legal action against a wind farm being built near his golf resort in Aberdeenshire. The billionaire property developer said that while he appealed against the court defeat in Scotland he would be diverting his energies to the … Continue reading Donald Trump loses battle against UK wind farm

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