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Wind Farms in New York Are Popular but Controversial

By David Sommerstein

http://stream.publicbroadcasting.net/production/mp3/wbfo/local-wbfo-774842.mp3

Canton, NY – America's wind energy boom has largely bypassed the densely populated Northeast. But the region's trying to catch up. For now, New York is the Northeast's wind capital. Here, giant wind farms are producing renewable energy and reviving rural economies. But the turbines are also dividing neighbors and sparking an angry debate.

As part of a collaboration with Northeast public radio stations, David Sommerstein of North Country Public Radio reports from the region's largest wind farm. Click the audio player above to hear the story now or use your podcasting software to download it to your computer or iPod.