environmentally "sound"

Although the event that prompted this blog is a bit dated, I felt the topic appropriate for today.
A couple of weeks ago, a few of the anti-wind turbine activists came to speak about grassroots lobbying. Quite frankly, I'm not sure how much information the guests actually offered on grassroots lobbying. What they did offer were reasons why they felt having wind turbines in Dekalb and Lee County was a poor idea. Their main argument was this... The sound from the turbines is a nuisance. It is also their understanding that the turbines create very little energy.
Now, I find the first to be a simple gripe. The second is the result of research that may or may not be accurate. The thing that is important to me, however, is not a list of excuses of why something like wind energy shouldn't be created. What is important to me, and many others I've spoken with, is accompanying those excuses, with alternatives.
It is fine to oppose suggestions such as wind energy in the attempt of solving the Earth's energy crisis. But keep in mind that the situation is not going to go away. We need to figure out a way to help our world, even through trial and error. I am sorry to say that I am fresh out of ideas. Until I find a way to save the planet, I'll keep doing my part by recycling, using energy efficient light bulbs, etc.
Thank you for your time... and have a great earth day.