Study: Wind Farms Could Release Chemical Substances Into the Sea
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Wind farms in the North Sea present a previously neglected risk of pollution of the marine environment: researchers have now identified 228 chemical substances that can be released by the plants.
Environmental Protection: Wind Farms Could Release Pollutants Into the Sea - but How Much Is Unclear
In order not to corrode, wind turbines in the sea must be treated specifically: some of the necessary substances are considered to be of concern to the environment. Some of these emissions could be avoided.
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Researchers have identified 228 substances that could potentially release the plants, and some emissions are avoidable.
In the North and Baltic Sea, the number of wind farms continues to grow. However, little research has been done to date on whether and how harmful the wind turbines are to the environment. An international research team has now identified 228 chemical substances.
An international research team identified 228 substances, mainly derived from corrosion protection systems and lubricants.
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