Some people find the wind turbines near Palm Springs a perfect backdrop for recreation.

Wind turbines near Palm Springs.

Some people object to these wind turbines because of the interference with the scenery near Palm Springs. Measures have been taken to reduce such intrusions.

Wind turbines near Palm Springs

Wind turbines near Palm Springs

Clusters of wind turbines near Palm Springs.

(This slide and next) Wind turbines at Altamont Pass, California, have contributed extra income to local ranchers and reduced the pressure to develop the land for housing.

Some people object to these wind turbines because of the interference with the scenery near Palm Springs. Measures have been taken to reduce such intrusions.

Wind turbines in the unincorporated area of north Palm Springs, with the San Gorgonio Mountains in the background. 

Wind turbines, looking south toward the Salton Trough. The San Jacinto Mountains are on the right. 

Old and new in Altamont Pass, California.

Hang glider above wind turbine at Livingston, Montana. Courtesy Gordon Britton. 

A disorganized cluster of wind turbines at Tehachapi Pass, California. 

Wind tours near Palm Springs service a curious public.

(This slide and next) A well-designed group of wind turbines at Tehachapi Pass, California.