Wind farm proposal off New England wins key approval

[Eugene]

Source: Associated Press

Wind farm proposal off New England wins key approval

February 27, 2019

NARRAGANSETT, R.I. (AP) — A proposed $2 billion wind farm planned for federal waters off Martha’s Vineyard has received key approval from Rhode Island regulators.

The Rhode Island Coastal Resources Management Council in a unanimous vote Tuesday determined that the project is consistent with state policies.

Vineyard Wind plans an 84-turbine, 800-megawatt wind farm about 14 miles south of the Massachusetts island.

The project was approved despite opposition from commercial fishermen, who say their livelihood is being destroyed because they would effectively be blocked from accessing productive fishing grounds.

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[NNadir]

1. The fishermen shouldn't be too worried.

They'll be plenty of chum for the fish, dead seagulls and other birds.

There's nothing to worry about from the grease and oil burned to construct the things, and pouring concrete on crabs and lobsters is good for them.

And hauling these pieces of shit away in 20 years, after they've become useless metal, steel and concrete will create lots of jobs...