Wind energy brings Comanche County, Texas, a bit of hope.

By Andy Uhler May 08, 2017 | 4:00 PM Embed Code <iframe src="https://www.marketplace.org/2017/05/08/sustainability/wind-energy-brings-comanche-county-texas-bit-hope/popout" frameborder="0" width="100%" height="240px"></iframe> Pattern Energy said its wind farm, like the one above, will bring Comanche...

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