Windy Alternative
"Youth is like spring, an over praised season more remarkable for biting winds than genial breezes." ~Samuel Butler~ |
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Are you familiar with wind power as an alternative energy source?
>Yes
No
Which of the following do you consider renewable energy? Choose all that apply
Biofuels
Biomass
Geothermal
>Hydro power
Nuclear Power
Solar power
Tidal power
Wave power
>Wind power
Wind produces about 1% of world-wide electricity use ... however, it accounts for approximately 19% of electricity production in Denmark, 9% in Spain and Portugal, and 6% in Germany and the Republic of Ireland.
For your country, are you in favor of continued development of the technology and distribution of wind power as an alternative to non-renewable energy sources?
| Not at all | 1.0 | 2.0 | 3.0 | 4.0 | 5.0 | Very much |
If a company wanted to install a wind turbine in your backyard, would you welcome it or reject it?
Welcome it
>Reject it
Regardless of your answer above, please explain your choice.
It might be dangerous having them in residential areas.
Danger to birds is often the main complaint against the installation of a wind turbine. It is estimated that one bird per tubine is killed per year. What do you think about this?
One bird is worth it
A few birds are worth it
Depends on the type of bird
Cost is too high
>Need to develop a bird warning mechanism
What do you think about how the wind turbines look?
| Ugly | 1.0 | 2.0 | 3.0 | 4.0 | 5.0 | Beautiful |
