Feds unveil plan to grow wind power while sparing rare whale

Feds unveil plan to grow wind power while sparing rare whale

PORTLAND, Maine — The federal government has outlined a strategy to try to protect an endangered species of whale while also developing offshore wind power off the East Coast.

Feds unveil plan to grow wind power while sparing rare whale

The right whales have been declining in recent years and face threats such as collisions with ships and entanglement in fishing gear.

Feds unveil plan to grow wind power while sparing rare whale

The protection strategy is promising, but it needs funding for implementation says expert.

Feds unveil plan to grow wind power while sparing rare whale

President Biden's administration has made a priority of encouraging offshore wind along the Atlantic coast as the U.S. pursues greater energy independence.

Feds unveil plan to grow wind power while sparing rare whale

PORTLAND, Maine (AP) -- The federal government has outlined a strategy to try to protect an endangered species of whale while also developing offshore wind power off the East Coast. Read More

Feds unveil plan to grow wind power while sparing rare whale

The federal government has outlined a strategy to try to protect an endangered species of whale while also developing offshore wind power off the East Coast