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Experts: Wind plays key role in reducing carbon footprint

The potential of wind

Wind alone won't relieve our dependency on fossil fuels, but it will play a key role in that effort, renewable energy experts say.

For one thing, wind turbines work only where it's windy. For another, they perform best during winter, rather than during the peak-demand summer months, when solar power excels.

On Long Island, which has strong winds and more clear...

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