Letter: Wind turbines will save our planet
Your support helps us to tell the story
From reproductive rights to climate change to Big Tech, The Independent is on the ground when the story is developing. Whether it's investigating the financials of Elon Musk's pro-Trump PAC or producing our latest documentary, 'The A Word', which shines a light on the American women fighting for reproductive rights, we know how important it is to parse out the facts from the messaging.
At such a critical moment in US history, we need reporters on the ground. Your donation allows us to keep sending journalists to speak to both sides of the story.
The Independent is trusted by Americans across the entire political spectrum. And unlike many other quality news outlets, we choose not to lock Americans out of our reporting and analysis with paywalls. We believe quality journalism should be available to everyone, paid for by those who can afford it.
Your support makes all the difference.From Mr David Redom
Sir: So, John Edwards (letter, 24 November) does not believe that "the public" will ever accept thousands of wind turbines.
I personally regard wind turbines as machines of great beauty, just like a tall sailing ship, and will be delighted to see them everywhere in the near future.
Of course, wind speeds being higher over the sea means that being sited off-shore optimises an aerogenerator's efficiency, but there are many excellent inland areas where "the public" can enjoy the thrill of watching and listening to these very green, pollution-free servants of human kind diligently going about their appointed task.
The alternative to pollution-free power sources such as aerogenerators is, in any case, too terrible to contemplate, not just for rural Wales but for the whole planet. So let's ignore Mr Edwards and build a future - aerogenerators are as good a place to start as any and will become a visible symbol of just how much fun saving the planet is going to be.
Yours faithfully,
David Redom
London, N13
Join our commenting forum
Join thought-provoking conversations, follow other Independent readers and see their replies
Comments