The increasing demand for renewable energy sources has led to a surge in the adoption of wind energy, touted as a clean and sustainable alternative to fossil fuels. But that sales pitch was built on a lie. The truth is that wind energy wrecks landscapes, pollutes oceans, kills wildlife, and generates mountains of waste—all while sucking up billions in. An analysis of the “full system costs” of wind and solar generation in Texas shows them to be seven times and ten times as expensive, respectively, as natural gas generation. Ontario's experience closing thermal plants and replacing them with subsidized wind and solar doubled consumer rates over. Research led by David Keith finds wind farms cause more environmental impact than previously thought SEAS Communications By Leah Burrows, SEAS Communications When it comes to energy production, there's no such thing as a free lunch, unfortunately. As the world begins its large-scale transition. For every megawatt of power capacity, a natural gas power plant requires about 1 ton of critical minerals, while. onshore wind plants require 11 tons. Birds are getting whacked, the noise drives neighbours mental, and good luck when the wind decides to take a holiday. Renewable electricity, mostly wind power, is useless in every dimension.