Against the wind

Wind power is the most environmentally sound way of meeting New Zealand's expanding energy needs. Right, says a Government struggling to meet its Kyoto commitments to reduce carbon emissions. Wrong, say opponents of the plan to build the southern hemisphere's largest wind farm in a remote corner of Central Otago.Snow flakes are swirling across the top of a hilltop plateau carpeted with snow and stumpy clumps of tussock. Facial muscles and fingers stiffen in the . . . Complete story »