Are Wind Turbines the answer to our problems? Think Mining!
/Wind turbines are thought by many to be the answer to our energy woes. But it is worth considering the materials that go into the construction of these modern behemoths: a lot of metal and concrete, all of which needs to be mined. If we are going to replace hydrocarbons with wind we need to do a lot of mining first. Read the breakdown of materials required for a wind turbine here.