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fuels are a limited resource; they must be replaced by renewable
sources of energy to ensure a future for our planet and its
people. The world’s current reliance on fossil fuels has choked
cities with pollution, put local economies at risk for
disruption due to fluctuations of the global commodities markets
and has caused measurable climate change. Global warming has
already affected the Earth’s ecosystems, weather patterns and
wildlife; renewable energy is one key to reducing the risk of
further climate change.  Wind power is an ecologically friendly
and relatively economical source of renewable energy that is
growing around the world. Today, the industry is worth over €13
billion and employs nearly 150,000 people. In 2005, the total
worldwide wind capacity was at 59,084 megawatts. The clean,
domestic energy source is rapidly expanding because it has the
potential to reduce greenhouse gas emissions and water use while
creating jobs that spark eco