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Wind turbines pose less of a threat to farmland birds than previously thought, a study concludes.

Wind turbines are a hazard to bats because changes in air pressure can cause fatal internal injuries, a study reveals.

Thousands of wind turbines could be built across the UK as part of a £100bn plan to boost renewable energy.

T. Boone Pickens is a guy who has one of those names that sounds made up, but his fortune is very real. Now he’s diversifying his portfolio with green energy tech.

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For the next couple weeks he’ll be talking about how we can address these problems.

And maybe in a sign of how progressive McCain seems to be on the environment, the Sierra Club says they may not endorse anybody in 2008.

A rural school district in Michigan has gone green. One school powers itself with wind turbines, and students soon will press oil from soybeans and sunflowers for biodiesel.

The district's efforts are saving money -- and preparing kids for green careers.

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A small rural school in Michigan has gone green. It powers itself with wind turbines, and students press oil from soy beans and sunflower seeds to produce biodiesel.

One administrator says they hope the kids will become enthused about sustainability, and, in turn, motivate their parents to be more environmentally friendly.

Amy Robinson reports from member station WCMU.

Two years ago, Austin's city hall became the first green building of its kind. This year a total of 165 wind turbines will feed energy in from West Texas.

Two years ago, Austin's city hall became the first green building of its kind. This year a total of 165 wind turbines will feed energy in from West Texas.