We know they knew because the first IPCC Assessment Report recommended a survey of the wind resources of the world to assess the possibility of large-scale wind power. That would have been done by the World Meteorological Organization and the Met offices of the world.
"How dare you!"😊
They knew, Rafe - but in true Stalinist & Maoist fashion (omelettes/eggs), they didn't care. Sacrifices must be made for the greater good.
We know they knew because the first IPCC Assessment Report recommended a survey of the wind resources of the world to assess the possibility of large-scale wind power. That would have been done by the World Meteorological Organization and the Met offices of the world.
Did the survey get done does anyone know?
Adoption of a sensible Energy Policy would 'fix it'.