Environmental Engineering Reference
In-Depth Information
Chapter 1
Ross Jackson
Gaia Trust, Stavnsholt Gydevej 52, 3460 Birkerod, Denmark
rossjackson@gaia.org
The development of wind power is a fascinating story that tells us
a lot about how really significant change often comes about from
the actions of unsung, unknown entrepreneurs with a clear vision
of the future, but operating beneath the radar of the mainstream
culture, and how politicians are often the last to understand the
long term consequences of their actions or, unfortunately, their lack
of action.
If you were to ask an American politician today if society ought
to be investing far greater sums in renewable energy, many would
shake their heads and mumble something about “prophets of
doom” or “idealists out of touch with reality”. Those that respond
positively will ofer as their main argument that we must reduce
