Estimated Pollution Reduction from Wind Farms in Oklahoma and Associated Economic and Human Health Benefits
Joint Authors
Greene, J. Scott
Morrissey, Mark
Source
Issue
Vol. 2013, Issue 2013 (31 Dec. 2013), pp.1-7, 7 p.
Publisher
Hindawi Publishing Corporation
Publication Date
2012-11-29
Country of Publication
Egypt
No. of Pages
7
Main Subjects
Abstract EN
Over the past few decades, there has been a recognition of the growing need for different forms of energy outside of fossil fuels.
Since the latter half of the twentieth century individuals, corporations, and governments have become increasingly aware of the effects of the emissions of carbon and other harmful pollutants on the environment.
With this greater concern has come increasing activity to combat these harmful emissions by using alternative fuel sources to power homes, businesses, and cities.
As can be seen from recent trends in their installed capacity, it is clear that renewable energy resources will continue to be more commonly used in the future.
As renewable energy increases, a decrease in a range of harmful pollutants from the energy sector will also occur.
This paper provides a case study to estimate the potential environmental and health benefits of an increased shift from fossil fuels to renewable fuels for electrical production in Oklahoma.
Results illustrate and quantify the specific reduction that wind energy can and will have on air quality, as well as provide a quantification of the associated potential health benefits.
American Psychological Association (APA)
Greene, J. Scott& Morrissey, Mark. 2012. Estimated Pollution Reduction from Wind Farms in Oklahoma and Associated Economic and Human Health Benefits. Journal of Renewable Energy،Vol. 2013, no. 2013, pp.1-7.
https://search.emarefa.net/detail/BIM-508535
Modern Language Association (MLA)
Greene, J. Scott& Morrissey, Mark. Estimated Pollution Reduction from Wind Farms in Oklahoma and Associated Economic and Human Health Benefits. Journal of Renewable Energy No. 2013 (2013), pp.1-7.
https://search.emarefa.net/detail/BIM-508535
American Medical Association (AMA)
Greene, J. Scott& Morrissey, Mark. Estimated Pollution Reduction from Wind Farms in Oklahoma and Associated Economic and Human Health Benefits. Journal of Renewable Energy. 2012. Vol. 2013, no. 2013, pp.1-7.
https://search.emarefa.net/detail/BIM-508535
Data Type
Journal Articles
Language
English
Notes
Includes bibliographical references
Record ID
BIM-508535