As early as the seventh century, wind power has been used to simplify everyday life.  We began by using it to pump water for irrigation systems, and then, in the 1890’s, to produce electricity for the market.  Many countries have taken advantage of this natural resource, especially in Germany, Spain, and Denmark.  The U.S., although entering into the business late, is making a comeback.  Wind power is popular because it emits no toxins into the air, and will never run out.  This is a main concern now because authorities are beginning to realize that our fossil fuels such as coal and oil are diminishing.  There have been some concerns about noise, the sight of windmills, danger it causes to birds, and price.  However, there is new technology being developed to diminish all of these concerns.  The price has always been a worry to people because the parts to a windmill have been so expensive in the past.  However, the price of wind per megawatt is decreasing now, so people should begin seeing a decrease in the price they pay for wind power.  While wind technology is being implemented in California, and out west to a large extent, that is not the only place.  Upstate New York is being developed into a wind leader for the East.  For example, Madison, NY is considered one of the windiest places in the country and has recently become the home of seven new wind turbines.  So, wind power is not only a global technology, it also has local connections.  Wind technology is being refined everyday, whether it is with new, lighter materials or with new ways of discovering areas with wind potential.  It is known that there is enough wind in the world to provide enough electricity for everyone; it is simply a matter of being able to harness it.  With the technology that is being developed today, I believe that there is a strong chance that one day wind power will be a leader all over the world as a producer of electricity.