Revolution Mythbusters #9 <p> Wind Uses More Carbon Than It Saves</p>

Revolution Mythbusters #9

Wind Uses More Carbon Than It Saves

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In this 12 part, quick-fire Mythbusters series, Revolution author Todd Westbrook dispels the myths and misconceptions that surround the wind power movement. This time, Todd discusses the usage of carbon…


MYTH: WIND USES MORE CARBON THAN IT SAVES

Todd says:
The majority of wind farms in Scotland pay back all of the carbon created during supply and construction of a project within the first 12 months, while those built within some particularly peat-heavy areas take a longer time but still measured in years rather than decades. Deep peat, as an aside, is avoided whenever and wherever possible not just because it is a significant carbon sink, but because it is expensive and complicated to build on.

Next time: Todd tackles the politics…