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7/12/2023 4:33:30 PM

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Section 4: President & Congress
Subject: Biden OKs largest offshore windfarm Msg# 1189141

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Robert Bauersmith

Joined 6/11/2007

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Tom Hemmick (Read) Forum Leader

Joined 7/21/2005

I'm not a marine scientist so I can't opine on the effect on marine life but one thing I do know, never, NEVER have I seen ALL the turbines in any location working at the same time, in fact, 50% working would be a high number. I pass a large turbine "field" on my way to Pittsburgh and another on my way to Scranton, the story is the same with both. In fact the one near Scranton is more often shut down than running?

If wind is the answer then we still don't know the question!

For reference, the above message is a reply to a message where:
Sorry, I don't buy FactheckdotOrg's sources.

I'm with you. Several times that FactheckdotOrg asserts false statements--

No Evidence (a lie) Offshore Wind Development Killing Whales STATEMENT WRONG
there is no indication (a lie)that the strandings have anything to do with seafloor surveys being done in preparation for the installation of wind turbines. STATEMENT WRONG
“I don’t think there is a single scientist (false thinking) out there who thinks that these deaths are being caused by wind energy activities,” Andrew Read, a marine science and conservation expert also at Duke University, told the Gothamist this month. STATEMENT WRONG

Here's some scientists producing contrary views and evidence.

Biden admin scientist raised alarm on offshore windfarms harming whales months ago. 'The development of offshore wind poses risks to these species'. "These risks occur at varying stages, including construction and development, and include increased noise, vessel traffic, habitat modifications, water withdrawals associated with certain substations." Click Here
Marine life experts warn that underwater surveys used to build off-shore wind farms may be to blame for a recent spate of beached whales.
these (windfarm) surveys emit an 'intense sound,' noting that it is already well-documented that these sounds 'can cause bleeding in the eardrums of whales and lesions in their ears. Click Here
researchers at the University of St. Andrews (UK) have found that the noise made by offshore wind farms can interfere with a whale’s sonar, and can in tragic cases see them driven onto beaches where they often die.
Autopsies revealed bleeding around the whales' inner ears and in one instance in the brain.

Indeed there's a debate going on. Md's Congressman Andy Harris and NJ's Rep. Jeff Van Drew have actively been opposing the windfarms scheduling, and calling for delays or moratoriums allowing time for further scientific reviews. Andy Harris was very concerned when months ago there was a dead whale found on Assateague Island. Mayors, local law makers and especially environmental groups are also coping with this issue, including Ocean City Md.

Indeed there's a debate going on. But the Biden folks are ignoring the concerns.

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