Online misinformation about the longevity of wind turbines has muddied the waters regarding their actual lifespan. The truth is that most can last decades.

The damage was unusual, experts say, because turbines are built to withstand extreme weather. Iowa is a wind powerhouse, with thousands of turbines. By Christopher Flavelle The footage from southwest ...

Wind energy harnesses atmospheric air movement driven ultimately by solar heating. Uneven heating of Earth's surface, land warming and cooling faster than oceans, intense solar radiation at the ...

As swimmers enjoy the beach this summer, massive chunks of debris, including sharp fiberglass shards, have been washing ashore on the once-pristine coast of Nantucket island, Massachusetts. The ...

Editor's note: This story was originally published in 2023. It has been updated and republished as part of our fall coverage. Wind farms are becoming more common in Indiana. The state already boasts ...

The share of wind power in total electric power generation is expected to increase, and with that comes a requirement for this carbon-free source to be more reliable. The most important component of a ...