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Fossil
VS Non-Fossil

Wind power

Natural gas
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The Mortlake powerplant has 8 permanent workers
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Doesn't financially support community projects
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The emissions that are being produced are contributing to climate change. This is forcing us to adapt to new climates.
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During construction the wind farm offered 875 jobs regionally, 2490 jobs statewide and 2782 jobs throughout Australia.
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It now offers 20 permanent jobs and also offers other jobs when needed
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Some people complain that they are noisy and unappealing
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Owner of property earns income from farming and from the turbines
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Community friendly, supports community projects financially
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Wind power doesn't produce emissions during operation. Therefor it isn't contributing to climate change in a bad way.
Social impacts
This page describes how each source impacts society.
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