Which is a pro of wind energy?

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Space efficiency is a key advantage of wind energy, because turbines take up a relatively small footprint and the land around them can still be used for farming, grazing, or other activities. That means a wind farm can cover large areas without locking up all the land, making efficient use of space compared with some other energy sources. The other statements describe drawbacks or inaccuracies: wind energy does not produce high emissions—it reduces emissions during operation; environmental degradation can be a concern in poorly planned sites, but isn’t an inherent benefit; and wind power is not reliable in all weather conditions since wind is intermittent and varies over time.