LONDON (Reuters) - Wind power provided 20% of the electricity consumed in Europe last year, but the capacity built during the year was less than half of what is needed to meet the European Union's ...

Declining reserves of oil and gas — and now declining wind? Here’s an Associated Press news item for any of the many colleges considering erecting wind turbines to generate power: We may have a ...

First, the not so good. After some relief, winds return Friday through the weekend. Saturday is likely to be very windy. Of course, that means NO BURN days Friday, Saturday, and Sunday. Now for some ...

The Latest Storm Tracker Forecast from Meteorologist Kevin Appleby: In-between systems, temperatures will be slightly lower than recent days, but they stay above average as we remain mostly dry ...

A coal-fired plant near Gillette, Wyoming stands alone in the nation on one measure of economic viability—a positive distinction for that plant, but a damning one for coal-fired electricity in general ...

Electricity from renewable sources dropped last year even as Illinois and surrounding Midwest states pushed to replace fossil fuels, such as coal and natural gas, with wind and solar power. Things ...

As swimmers enjoy the beach this summer, massive chunks of debris, including sharp fiberglass shards, have been washing ashore on the once-pristine coast of Nantucket island, Massachusetts. The ...

Chilly weather will be the rule across North Texas the next few days but with more sunshine and less wind. Both the clouds and wind will be decreasing tonight allowing for a cold night. Low ...

Our north wind has died down and Saturday will be sunny and warmer. Temperatures will climb in the coming says with highs near 100 by Tuesday. Our north wind has died down and Saturday will be sunny ...

The wind had a bite to it today! Wind chill values were in the teens. Tonight will be another cold night. Temperatures fall near 10° and in the teens under mainly clear skies and light wind.