Friends of the Earth thinks the turbines on the Cumbrian coast are a beautiful symbol of hope for the future.
The changes in landscape, and impacts on wildlife habitats that are caused by turbines are minor compared with the damage that could be wrought by extreme climate change.
At the time of writing (summer 2007), the existing onshore wind farms listed were producing sufficient clean energy for almost 30,000 homes.
This saves approximately 119,000 tonnes of carbon dioxide every year and is nearly enough electricity for three towns the size of Whitehaven.
When Robin Rigg comes into operation it will provide enough for 180,000 – half the households in Cumbria.
Friends of the Earth believe that wind energy is a cleaner and better alternative to other forms of energy generation. Wind power is a viable and clean solution to our energy needs and as a means to counteract climate change.
