wind turbines: the great debate

So I recall reading an article about wind turbines and their usefulness earlier this semester.  amongst all the wonderful positives for the environment, come a few negatives, such as noise pollution and birds flying dead smack into the blades.  This semester I learned of sustainability and what efforts go into it.  I feel like those complaining most about the off shore turbines are the ones less likely to conserve.  Large houses, gas guzzling vehicles and waste of energy is their contribution to the environment.  One day the fossil fuels will diminish...and then what?  Will they look back and think to themselves, "hmm, maybe I should have been slightly more welcoming of those wind  turbines and solar power evergy ideas"?  only time will tell......