Historically, turbines been hard to recycle. But after a long look at the issue, Renewablade is giving it a go.

Recycled wind turbine blades now serve as concrete barriers in Des Moines, showcasing an innovative step towards sustainability and cost savings in construction.

AMES, Iowa – Hui Hu picked up a 3-D printed model of a typical wind turbine and began explaining two problems with the big, tall, three-bladed machines. First, said the Iowa State University professor ...

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. About 60% of Iowa's power comes from wind. Farmers can earn extra cash by leasing small sections of farms for power production.

A retaining wall at Premier Credit Union in downtown Des Moines is made from concrete mixed with fiber from decommissioned wind turbine blades. (Renewablade via Iowa Capital Dispatch) Buy Photo The ...

AMES, Iowa – Sri Sritharan called up a digital map of the United States and pointed to a dark blue band running through the middle of the country. That’s wind country. The blue band runs east from the ...

A Cedar County farmer is suing a manufacturer of wind turbines, alleging three turbine fires scattered debris over hundreds of acres of land, damaging his crops.Alan Weets of Mechanicsville is suing ...

DES MOINES, Iowa — MidAmerican Energy is expanding its efforts to keep nighttime skies dark by installing aircraft detection ...

DERRY TOWNSHIP, Pa. — Miranda Shotts isn’t a stranger to cars and trucks hitting buildings — and even her house — since she’s lived at the sharp curve on Route 982 in Bradenville, Derry Township.

Get your news from a source that’s not owned and controlled by oligarchs. Sign up for the free Mother Jones Daily. If you drive across Iowa, you’ll probably notice two things aside from the many farms ...