Wind power is a renewable resource, which means using it will not deplete the earth's supply of fossil fuels. It also is a clean energy source, and operation does not produce carbon dioxide, sulfur dioxide, mercury, particulates, or any other type of air pollution, as do conventional fossil fuel power sources.

Wind power consumes no fuel for continuing operation, and has no emissions directly related to electricity production.

Wind power's ability to reduce pollution and greenhouse gas emissions will depend on the amount of wind energy produced, and hence scalability.

Types of soot include: Wet Smoke Residues - Result from smoldering fires with low heat. Residues are sticky, smeary and with pungent odors.  Smoke webs can be difficult to clean. Dry Smoke Residues - Result from fast burning fires at high temperatures. Residues are often dry, powdery, small, nonsmeary smoke particles. Protein Residues - Virtually invisible residues that discolor paints and varnishes.  Extreme pungent odor. Fuel Oil Soot - Furnace puff backs distribute fuel oil soot. Other Types of Residues - Tear gas, fingerprint powder, and fire extinguisher residues also need cleanup.