# Wind Turbines on The No Agenda Show Wind Turbines comes up in 13 chapters across 13 episodes of The No Agenda Show, from January 2009 to August 2023. - **Chapters:** 13 - **Episodes:** 13 - **Discussed:** January 2009 – August 2023 - **Related topics:** [Climate Change](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/climate-change.md), [Ercot](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/ercot.md), [Australia](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/australia.md), [Bill Gates](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/bill-gates.md), [Birds](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/birds.md), [California](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/california.md), [Carbon Credits](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/carbon-credits.md), [Cbs](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/cbs.md), [China](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/china.md), [Coal Plants](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/coal-plants.md) ## Chapters 1–13 of 13 ### Australian Renewable Energy Act, Wind Turbine Subsidy Critique - **Episode:** [1582: Balconazi](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1582-balconazi.md) - **Published:** 2023-08-17 - **Time:** 1:29:57–1:35:56 - **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1582-balconazi/chapter/australian-renewable-energy-act-wind-turbine-subsidy-critique.md A former Australian policy advisor claims that the Renewable Energy Act of 2002 created a massive subsidy environment where wind companies receive up to $900,000 per turbine annually. The segment alleges that turbines often draw power from the coal-fired grid to remain spinning and that their intermittent nature makes them unreliable. The discussion suggests these subsidies are driving up consumer power bills while providing little functional benefit. Keywords: [australia](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/australia.md), renewable energy act, [wind turbines](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/wind-turbines.md), [subsidies](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/subsidies.md), [coal power](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/coal-power.md), [electricity grid](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/electricity-grid.md) ### New Global Financial Compact, Macron's Climate Summit - **Episode:** [1567: Wagner the Dog](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1567-wagner-the-dog.md) - **Published:** 2023-06-27 - **Time:** 1:06:02–1:09:19 - **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1567-wagner-the-dog/chapter/new-global-financial-compact-macron-s-climate-summit.md President Emmanuel Macron hosted the "New Global Financial Compact" summit in Paris, aimed at raising $4 trillion annually for climate action in developing nations. Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen attended to support building "sustainable infrastructure." The hosts criticize the summit as a "money conference" and a "rip-off," noting that Siemens Energy shares recently plunged 37% due to failures in wind turbine technology. Keywords: [emmanuel macron](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/emmanuel-macron.md), [janet yellen](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/janet-yellen.md), [climate change](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/climate-change.md), [paris](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/paris.md), [global south](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/global-south.md), [wind turbines](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/wind-turbines.md) ### Wind Turbine Gummy Bears, Composite Resin Recycling - **Episode:** [1480: Internet of Dogs](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1480-internet-of-dogs.md) - **Published:** 2022-08-27 - **Time:** 2:13:52–2:16:32 - **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1480-internet-of-dogs/chapter/wind-turbine-gummy-bears-composite-resin-recycling.md Researchers in Michigan claim to have developed a process to recycle wind turbine blades into edible products like gummy bears using a composite resin. The story is framed as a solution to the massive waste generated by decommissioned turbine blades, which are typically made of fiberglass or carbon fiber. The hosts mock the idea of eating "windmill gummies" as a way to reduce a carbon footprint. Keywords: [wind turbines](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/wind-turbines.md), [gummy bears](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/gummy-bears.md), [recycling](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/recycling.md), [michigan](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/michigan.md), composite resin, [fiberglass](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/fiberglass.md) ### CBS Morning Show, Offshore Wind Power Failure - **Episode:** [1340: The Poke](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1340-the-poke.md) - **Published:** 2021-04-22 - **Time:** 4:38–6:40 - **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1340-the-poke/chapter/cbs-morning-show-offshore-wind-power-failure.md CBS receives a mock award for a report on offshore wind power and President Biden's green energy agenda. The hosts criticize the report for failing to mention the high failure and corrosion rates of turbines in the United Kingdom or the impact of hurricanes on Atlantic wind farms. Keywords: [cbs](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/cbs.md), [wind power](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/wind-power.md), [joe biden](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/joe-biden.md), offshore turbines, [united kingdom](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/united-kingdom.md) ### Texas Power Grid Failure and Coal Plant Closures - **Episode:** [1325: Leapicide](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1325-leapicide.md) - **Published:** 2021-02-28 - **Time:** 2:11:19–2:13:55 - **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1325-leapicide/chapter/texas-power-grid-failure-and-coal-plant-closures.md An analysis of the Texas power crisis suggests that the closure of reliable coal plants in favor of wind energy contributed to the grid's failure. Reports indicate that Austin residents had their power cut to support larger cities like Houston and Dallas during the storm. Keywords: [texas](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/texas.md), [ercot](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/ercot.md), [coal plants](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/coal-plants.md), [wind turbines](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/wind-turbines.md), [rolling blackouts](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/rolling-blackouts.md) ### ERCOT Management, Energy Deregulation and Bill Gates Interview - **Episode:** [1322: Dark Fate](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1322-dark-fate.md) - **Published:** 2021-02-18 - **Time:** 19:40–24:17 - **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1322-dark-fate/chapter/ercot-management-energy-deregulation-and-bill-gates-interview.md The Electric Reliability Council of Texas (ERCOT) faces intense scrutiny and calls for leadership resignations following the grid failure. While Governor Abbott blamed frozen wind turbines, reports suggest the primary failure was a lack of winterization for natural gas and oil pipelines. Bill Gates appeared on 60 Minutes to defend clean energy, arguing that the Texas crisis highlights the need for better transmission and weather-independent sources like nuclear power. Keywords: [ercot](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/ercot.md), [bill gates](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/bill-gates.md), [wind turbines](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/wind-turbines.md), [energy grid](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/energy-grid.md), [privatization](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/privatization.md), meredith angwin ### SF6 Greenhouse Gas, Wind Power Industry, Electrical Insulators - **Episode:** [1173: Vinyl Vote](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1173-vinyl-vote.md) - **Published:** 2019-09-19 - **Time:** 2:34:51–2:38:49 - **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1173-vinyl-vote/chapter/sf6-greenhouse-gas-wind-power-industry-electrical-insulators.md Sulfur hexafluoride (SF6), a potent greenhouse gas 23,500 times more harmful than CO2, is being highlighted as a "dirty secret" of the renewable energy industry. The gas is used as an electrical insulator in wind turbines and high-voltage switchgear to prevent fires and accidents. While effective, leaks of SF6 pose a significant environmental risk, leading to calls for stricter regulation or more expensive alternatives in the green energy sector. Keywords: sf6, [sulfur hexafluoride](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/sulfur-hexafluoride.md), [greenhouse gas](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/greenhouse-gas.md), [wind turbines](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/wind-turbines.md), [climate change](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/climate-change.md) ### Neodymium Mining and US Inflation Concerns - **Episode:** [1130: Troll Union](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1130-troll-union.md) - **Published:** 2019-04-21 - **Time:** 1:05:08–1:08:35 - **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1130-troll-union/chapter/neodymium-mining-and-us-inflation-concerns.md The segment covers the environmental impact of mining neodymium for wind turbine magnets, noting the production of radioactive waste. Shifting to the US economy, the hosts discuss rising gas prices in Texas and argue that real inflation is closer to 10% based on "Shadow Stats" rather than official government figures. Keywords: neodymium, [wind turbines](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/wind-turbines.md), [inflation](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/inflation.md), [shadow stats](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/shadow-stats.md), [gas prices](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/gas-prices.md) ### China Solar Energy, India Electric Vehicles, Green Jobs - **Episode:** [953: His Name is Nimrod](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/953-his-name-is-nimrod.md) - **Published:** 2017-08-06 - **Time:** 1:20:57–1:25:14 - **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/953-his-name-is-nimrod/chapter/china-solar-energy-india-electric-vehicles-green-jobs.md Al Gore claims that China and India are making significant strides in renewable energy, with India aiming for 100% electric vehicles within 13 years. The hosts remain skeptical, suggesting China's shift away from coal is driven by local smog issues rather than global climate concerns. They also mock the statistic that wind turbine technician is the fastest-growing job, suggesting it is because the machines require constant repair. Keywords: [china](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/china.md), [india](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/india.md), [solar energy](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/solar-energy.md), [electric vehicles](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/electric-vehicles.md), [wind turbines](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/wind-turbines.md), [green jobs](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/green-jobs.md) ### Wind Turbine Bird Deaths, Polarized Congress Meme - **Episode:** [405: Piles of Pelicans](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/405-piles-of-pelicans.md) - **Published:** 2012-05-03 - **Time:** 2:38:01–2:41:09 - **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/405-piles-of-pelicans/chapter/wind-turbine-bird-deaths-polarized-congress-meme.md The hosts discuss the lack of evidence for mass bird deaths at wind farms in Holland. They also examine a Morgan Stanley report stating that the current U.S. Congress is the most polarized since the Reconstruction era of 1870, based on an analysis of party-line voting records. Keywords: [wind turbines](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/wind-turbines.md), [birds](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/birds.md), [morgan stanley](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/morgan-stanley.md), [congress](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/congress.md), [polarization](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/polarization.md), [reconstruction](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/reconstruction.md) ### Green Technology Job Hype, Foreign Wind Turbine Manufacturing - **Episode:** [186: Just Give Us Your Cash](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/186-just-give-us-your-cash.md) - **Published:** 2010-03-28 - **Time:** 8:12–12:12 - **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/186-just-give-us-your-cash/chapter/green-technology-job-hype-foreign-wind-turbine-manufacturing.md A news report from NBC Bay Area indicates that green technology is failing to reduce California's unemployment rate despite significant economic hype. Further analysis reveals that nearly 80% of the $2 billion in U.S. stimulus money for wind power has gone to foreign manufacturers in China and Spain. Spanish company Iberdrola is identified as a primary recipient of these funds while domestic turbine workers face layoffs. Keywords: [california](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/california.md), [unemployment](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/unemployment.md), [green technology](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/green-technology.md), [wind turbines](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/wind-turbines.md), [stimulus money](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/stimulus-money.md) ### T. Boone Pickens, Texas Wind Farm Project Cancellation - **Episode:** [111: Atlas Shrugged](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/111-atlas-shrugged.md) - **Published:** 2009-07-09 - **Time:** 12:23–14:09 - **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/111-atlas-shrugged/chapter/t-boone-pickens-texas-wind-farm-project-cancellation.md Energy tycoon T. Boone Pickens scrapped plans for the world's largest wind farm in the Texas Panhandle. The project was intended to feature 687 giant wind turbines, but Pickens is now seeking smaller projects in the Midwest and Canada. Speculation suggests the cancellation may be linked to a shift in focus toward nuclear energy or credit arrangements with General Electric. Keywords: [t. boone pickens](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/t-boone-pickens.md), wind farm, [texas panhandle](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/texas-panhandle.md), [general electric](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/general-electric.md), [wind turbines](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/wind-turbines.md) ### NASA Space Roar, UFO Wind Turbine Incident - **Episode:** [65: The Dead Bee Conspiracy](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/65-the-dead-bee-conspiracy.md) - **Published:** 2009-01-10 - **Time:** 25:29–27:49 - **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/65-the-dead-bee-conspiracy/chapter/nasa-space-roar-ufo-wind-turbine-incident.md NASA's Goddard Space Flight Center detected a mysterious "roar" from deep space, while a separate report from the UK claims a UFO damaged a wind turbine. These events are viewed through a skeptical lens, suggesting that mainstream media focus on extraterrestrial phenomena may be used to influence public opinion on environmental policies and carbon credits. Keywords: [nasa](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/nasa.md), [ufo](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/ufo.md), wind turbine, space roar, [carbon credits](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/carbon-credits.md) --- This is the markdown version of a page on The No Agenda Show for AI agents. Every public page on this site has one: add `.md` to its URL, or request it with `Accept: text/markdown`. - [Site index for agents (llms.txt)](https://search.noagendashow.net/llms.txt) - [Home](https://search.noagendashow.net/index.md) - [Search transcripts](https://search.noagendashow.net/search.md) - [All episodes](https://search.noagendashow.net/episodes.md) - [Topics](https://search.noagendashow.net/topics.md) - [People](https://search.noagendashow.net/people.md)