# Michael Howland

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Windcatchers

Wind energy is vital in the battle against climate change, but can we make improvements to harness more from them? Tom Heap visits Kelburn windfarm in North Ayrshire to discuss whether 'wakesteering' - reorientating the turbines could see them harness more power collectively. Meanwhile some potent…

Michael Howland gives wind energy a lift

By studying how climate change is affecting wind of the future, MIT Assistant Professor Michael Howland is optimizing wind farms and finding ways to create more reliable energy production. Read the article: https://energy.mit.edu/news/michael-howland-gives-wind-energy-a-lift Listen to more audio…

Breezing into the Future with Dr. Mike Howland

Offshore wind energy in the United States is a nascent industry but one that has great potential to move the country closer to net zero. A fascinating aspect of offshore wind is how to optimize the energy production of a wind farm given all the variables involved: wind speed, wind direction, how cl…

Do wind turbines freeze up in the cold?

You might have heard how wind turbines failed in Texas during a terrible cold front in 2021. Does this mean we can’t rely on this clean, renewable source of energy when the weather turns extreme? MIT Professor Michael Howland joins the podcast to explain how wind turbine operators prepare for frigi…

Do wind turbines kill birds?

Wind power is the largest source of clean, renewable energy in the United States. But the large turbines that create that power can endanger wildlife. MIT Professor Michael Howland returns to the podcast to answer a listener's question about the risks of wind energy to birds—and explain how wind tu…

Michael Howland: A Life of Service, Vulnerability, and Facing a Rare Heart Condition

What if you were given six months to live? What if you knew that you had an incurable disease, and the end was inevitable? We sometimes ask these questions in theory, but this is Michael Holand's reality. Join us for a conversation with Michael about how this diagnosis has affected his perspective …

Peacefully Living With a Terminal Illness

Just under four years ago, Michael Howland received a devastating diagnosis that would alter his life and the lives of his family members forever. Through a routine trip to the dentist, Michael’s physicians discovered a rare and terminal heart condition that required radical changes to his diet, li…

Sept. 17, 2026, Des Moines Daily Umbrella Podcast

Got something to say to this podcast? Send a voicemail, and you might hear yourself on the next episode! Good morning, Des Moines, and welcome to the Daily Umbrella Podcast. Today is Thursday, Sept. 17, 2026. Here are the stories making news across the Des Moines metro and beyond. … A Des Moines wo…

297: HOME BIRTH STORY - Mama (and Papa!) Natural Shares an Unassisted Home Birth with Genevieve and Michael Howland

What’s the recipe for a magical birth experience? It likely looks different for all of us. However, we might incorporate similar mindsets, approaches, preparation and resources. Today we have the pleasure of speaking with Genevieve and Michael Howland of Mama Natural, the #1 parenting brand online …

Unassisted Home Birth with Genevieve and Michael Howland of Mama Natural

What’s the recipe for a magical birth experience? It likely looks different for all of us. However, we might incorporate similar mindsets, approaches, preparation and resources. Today we have the pleasure of speaking with Genevieve and Michael Howland of Mama Natural, the #1 parenting brand online …