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Contrary to Politicians' Claims, Offshore Wind Farms Don't Kill Whales

Claims linking offshore wind farms to whale deaths have been made by conservative and anti-development groups, despite no credible evidence supporting this connection.
The Biden administration aims to power 10 million homes with offshore wind by 2030 as part of its climate goals, with several projects under construction and obtaining permits.
The main threats to whales come from human activities such as fishing gear entanglement, ship collisions, and underwater noise pollution, rather than offshore wind farms.

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Fact vs Fiction: Offshore Wind Farms and Whale Deaths - News Facts Network

PORTLAND, Maine — Unfounded claims about offshore wind threatening whales have surfaced as a flashpoint in the fight over the future of renewable energy. In recent months, conservatives including former President Donald Trump have claimed construction of offshore wind turbines is killing the giant animals. Scientists say there is no credible evidence linking offshore wind The post Fact vs Fiction: Offshore Wind Farms and Whale Deaths appeared f…

1 year ago·Greensboro, United States

Contrary to politicians' claims, offshore wind farms don't kill whales. Here's what to know.

The Associated Press sorts fact from fiction when it comes to whales and wind power as the rare North Atlantic right whale's migration season gets underway.

Contrary to politicians' claims, offshore wind farms don't kill whales. Here's what to know.

PORTLAND, Maine (AP) -- Unfounded claims about offshore wind threatening whales have surfaced as a flashpoint in the fight over the future of renewable energy.

1 year ago·Canada

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Contrary to what politicians say, offshore wind farms don't kill whales

Unfounded claims about offshore wind threatening whales have surfaced as a flashpoint in the fight over the future of renewable energy. In recent months, conservatives including former President Donald Trump

1 year ago·United States

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