Wind energy's dirty secret

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Wind energy's dirty secret

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13 minutes

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May 1, 2021

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Steve Chmely and Chris Costello discuss how wind energy has a dirty secret surrounding the wind turbine blades and their disposal. The research team is exploring materials to reduce the waste associated with the blades.

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May 1, 2021

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Wind energy's dirty secret

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