U.S. Offshore Wind Industry Is ‘Coming to Life’ - eviltoast

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  • ClanOfTheOcho@lemmy.world
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    tldr; The Biden administration approved Wednesday a wind company’s controversial plan to raise nearly 100 turbines off the coast of Atlantic City, N.J.

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      Ridiculous that the only legitimate complaint against this is that it is an “eye sore.” A small sacrifice for a massive gain. Additionally, I think they look really cool.

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        I also think they look cool. I’ve tried to understand the eye sore complaint, but I can’t get past their disregard for the need of renewable energy. Electricity has to come from somewhere, and I swear people think it’s just magic.