Wired is running an article about Vermonters opposed to building wind towers on mountain ridges. As I've heard it, this state actually has some anti-development laws in place to preserve the natural environment.

I haven't got a solid opinion on this yet. Wind power would be great, but I do love looking at the mountains and seeing the pristine nature. I'd hate to taint that. It's kind of a lesser of two evils deal, I think.

Keep pondering, Marc, and be sure to think about other energy options and their strengths and weaknesses. Wind energy cannot compete with nothing, but nothing is not a real choice, unless folks also are willing to do without electricity.

Regards,
Thomas O. Gray
American Wind Energy Association
www.awea.org
www.ifnotwind.org