The Power of Wind, With Eleftherios Pavlides
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About This Video
Eleftherios Pavlides, professor of architecture at Roger Williams University, talks about the importance of wind energy in this video by Michael Spark. Pavlides shares how the incorporation of wind energy is both beneficial for the environment and the economy. In fact, wind power became cheaper than fossil fuels in 2000. If we can replace half of our energy supply with wind and other renewable energy sources, we won't have to rely on foreign sources.
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3 comments for "The Power of Wind, With Eleftherios Pavlides".
1. Awesome!
It's so nice to see from the Mt. Hope Bridge spinning in the wind! And it's very impressive to see it up close at the Portsmouth Abbey!
2. facts/figures
very informative with facts we all need to know!
3. Wind Power
I've often seen this wind turbine on my trips to Rhode Island and it's always fascinated me. The technology is there and the wind is always available...makes a lot of sense! Great sunset shot too!