In Tocco, Italy, where electricity costs were once extremely high, wind turbines are now used to keep the city economically stable as well as environmentally friendly. These new reusable sources of electricity now make money for the community allowing them to improve other aspects of their village.
New York Times- September 28, 2010
The article has some bias toward the small village of Tocco, mentioning its ancient view of life as a set back. The author states that the town is "known more for garbage than environmental citizenship" which is an opinion. The idea and execution of the wind turbines was praised in the article making it in favor of environmentalist ideas. Bias against the Italian legislation that prevent or slows environmental improvements.
II. The Living World
C. Ecosystem Diversity
1. Ecosystem Services
V. Energy Resources and Consumption
B. Energy Consumption
2. Present global energy use
G. Renewable Energy
1. Solar energy
2. Wind energy
3. environmental advantages/disadvantages
Hannah Yeates-4 Period
Many societies around the world could learn from this solution to the electricity problems in Tocco. Although the city is famous for the large amounts of trash, it is trying to create a new name for itself by becoming green. As well as being good for the environment, these wind turbines lower prices for everyone. There is no discussion of any negatives of these turbines, so with out the opposition, they sound like an economical and green solution to a big problem. Americans could learn a lot from this city. Many cities are known for not so green lifestyles, but if each city could change one thing, then the country would become a better place.
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