Wind Farms, Prairie Chickens Can Coexist

Posted on: Sunday, 12 October 2008, 12:00 CDT By MIKE FUHR Agreen tide is overtaking this country. It's putting environmental issues on the minds of many Americans on a regular basis for the first time in, perhaps, decades. This shift is evident in the abundant number of media stories about the trend. I, for one, think this is a change for the better. Oklahomans are facing a whole suite of environmental issues, all of which could have longterm e&ects on our state and its citizens. The more everyone is informed, the more likely it becomes that we can solve issues and seize opportunities in a collaborative, proactive manner that will benefit us all in the future. Wind power is one of the solutions to our energy needs both here in Oklahoma and beyond, as well as providing a new industry and the jobs that support it. The amount... [read full story]