Hi Individual, I prefer the look of a paddock of wind turbines to a coal-fires steam-driven power station where the technology has been taken as far as it can go.

Wind turbines, on the other hand, are the technology of the future, particularly vertical axis rooftop models. The blades could be made from timber or even sealed papier mache. Together with anaerobic digestion of all non-meat scraps to make methane for cooking etc., tanks catching all the rainwater, photo-voltaic cells on the roof and battery storage the average house of a few decades down the track will not be connected to the grid.

On a slightly different topic, it is very interesting to see how much attention is being given to the Sports Grants fiasco. Good way to not have to talk about climate change in conservative party room(s)?

Sports Grants fiasco.
Brian of Buderim,
I have long said that I do not approve of Taxpayer Dollars to be used for the amusement of the masses.
Entertainment should pay for itself & if it doesn't it isn't good enough & the performers should look for alternative employment. They should rely on their competence instead of the Taxpayers.
Wind turbines, on the other hand, are the technology of the future,
You're right so let's not worry about them now. Wait for the future when they'll be as reliable as you say. All this experimenting is way too costly in every aspect.
Introduce technology when it works but not before !