It's easy to take the wind for granted. We count on it for all kinds of things, like propelling sailboats, turning giant power-producing turbine blades and keeping kites aloft. But what if the wind doesn't blow as hard as it used to? That possibility presents itself in a new, cautiously worded report suggesting that wind speeds may have been declining in the Midwest and northeastern states since the 1970s by 0.5 to 1 percent a year. The finding is based on data collected from wind-measuring anemometers placed at weather stations throughout the United States. But it is only one component ... Read More