A niche web tool visualizes historical wind patterns and gusts globally using ERA5 weather reanalysis data from open-meteo.com, built entirely with AI coding assistants to help users check local wind conditions like the Mistral wind.
Iowa, once a leader in wind power, is increasingly relying on coal generation as electricity demand surges from AI and data centers, with coal's share rising sharply at major utilities in 2024-2025. The shift has caused a significant jump in harmful emissions including sulfur dioxide and nitrogen oxide, worsening air quality and public health concerns in a state already facing elevated cancer rates.