Wind power key to curbing greenhouse emissions, study finds

Edinburgh University researchers say windfarm energy prevented 36m tonnes of harmful coal and gas emissions in six years

Wind power plays a key role in curbing greenhouse emissions from other energy sources such as coal and gas, a new study has shown.

Energy from windfarms in the UK prevented almost 36m tonnes of harmful carbon emissions in six years, equivalent to taking 2.3m cars off the road, the analysis found.