The toxic waste they use in the batteries for wind and solar are far worse.  Along with the manufacturing of solar panels and hybrid cars. 

http://blog.heartland.org/2013/10/taxpayer-funded-solar-company-leaves-environmental-financial-mess/

https://winteryknight.com/2013/11/02/solar-energy-firm-leaves-behind-toxic-mess-after-wasting-millions-in-stimulus-funding/

http://www.hazardouswasteexperts.com/the-dark-side-of-the-hybrid-lead-acid-batteries/

http://science.howstuffworks.com/science-vs-myth/everyday-myths/does-hybrid-car-production-waste-offset-hybrid-benefits1.htm