Alternative Energy

Conor Mihell
28 Jun 2008
The Sault Star

Studies are being done to monitor the impacts of wind turbines on landscape ecology and wildlife, such as birds and bats.

According to the Ministry of Natural Resources' Ontario Wind Atlas, winds off of Lake Superior blow more incessantly than anywhere else in the province.

As the province ramps up its supply of "green" energy, the 126 turbines spinning in Prince Township are likely a harbinger of more to come -- and a storm of debate over the pros and cons of harvesting power from the wind.  read more »

Lawrence Solomon
24 Jun 2008

Nanosolar's breakthrough technology is 10 times more powerful than a nuclear reactor and cheaper, too.  read more »