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Wind in the tropospheric boundary layer is created primarily by ­thermodynamics. Wind in the stratosphere is generated by the rotation of the earth, west to east. Differences in chemical properties and surface characteristics affect the variability of wind patterns close to the surface. Understanding and mastering the wind has allowed us to transport goods and generate electricity.

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    Pamela E. Heckel

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Heckel, P. (2015). Wind. In: The Ethics of Energy Sustainability. SpringerBriefs in Environmental Science. Springer, Dordrecht. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-94-017-9701-6_7

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