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Topic: Wind power

Wind power is a renewable energy source that has been growing rapidly in recent years, now providing a significant portion of the world's electricity.

More on: Wind power

The podcast episodes provided discuss the history, current state, challenges, and future of wind energy generation, with a focus on the impact of wind power on communities and the larger energy landscape.

For example, the episode The Power of the Wind from the Stuff You Should Know podcast provides an overview of the growth of wind energy, noting that it now provides 10% of America's energy and more in other countries, and explores what's needed for wind to become a major player alongside traditional energy sources like coal.

The episode Wind Power Is Taking Over A West Virginia Coal Town. Will The Residents Embrace It? from the Consider This from NPR podcast delves into how the town of Keyser, West Virginia, which was once defined by coal, is now attempting to transition to renewable energy, including wind power, and the challenges that come with that shift.

The episode Ep. 103: Clean Energy in 2021 and Beyond from the Got Science? podcast focuses on the growth and technological advancements in wind power, including the development of larger and more efficient turbines.

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