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…


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.

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
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