The Obama administration has given high priority to development of alternative energy sources. People have relied on the power of the wind for thousands of years, and today wind power is becoming an important source of energy for generating electricity. Through objective overviews, primary sources, and full-color illustrations, this title examines, Can Wind Power Supply the World's Energy Needs? Can Wind Power Reduce Dependence on Fossil Fuels? How Does Wind Power Affect the Environment? What is the Future of Wind Power?