Wind power plays a crucial role in the global transition to clean energy. Here, we developed an innovative approach that integrates public mapping resources and AI models to generate a comprehensive global inventory of onshore wind turbines. The resulting dataset documents 416 532 onshore wind turbine installations worldwide. As an open-access resource, this dataset can support sustainable renewable energy development and optimization.

Jinci Springs exemplify balancing water use and protection. The springs’ journey—harmony, dry-up, recovery—shows people’s awakening to water protection in crises, offering valuable lessons for today’s sustainable water use.