Wind power in Pennsylvania is on track to cut the yearly carbon emissions produced by four coal-fired power plants! Still, wind energy faces many challenges–from expiring tax breaks to claims that industrial wind turbines kill wildlife and make some people sick. Our experts examine the growing pains surrounding wind energy.
Susan Stewart, Ph.D.Stewart’s research focuses on renewable energy technology and implementation (resources, hybrid designs, policies and society), as well as thermal fluid system design optimization for improved energy system performance. Among her current responsibilities are developing curricula in wind and solar energy for an online master’s degree program in renewable energy and sustainability systems (RESS), directing the Pennsylvania Wind for Schools program, and working with interdisciplinary groups on wind and solar energy research. Stewart, who earned her bachelor’s degree at Penn State, received her master’s and doctorate degrees in mechanical engineering from Georgia Tech in 2001 and 2003, respectively.
Tamara GagnoletA member of The Nature Conservancy’s energy and climate team for nearly a decade, Gagnolet served on the research team that developed the Pennsylvania Energy Impacts Assessment, which offered a comprehensive look at the current and projected cumulative impacts of energy development on the state’s forests and freshwater resources. Gagnolet currently works as a team member for a similar analysis of energy impacts across the central Appalachians.
WPSU’s Patty Satalia and guest experts Tom Butzler and John Esslinger discuss how to best prepare your garden for winter, how to get a jump-start on spring planting and what new invasive species you should be on the lookout for.
Caring for a pet is a real commitment requiring time, patience, and tender, loving care. It can sometimes be challenging knowing what’s best for your animal and who to turn to for those questions. WPSU welcomes local veterinarians who give us insight on our pet-related questions.
Patty Satalia and guests take viewer questions about how to prevent, detect and treat childhood cancer.
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