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There is an Elephant in the Living Room!
04/20/06 · 12:30 pm :: posted by Magical Eye
Today, Cape Wind and its peculiar band of proponents went to Washington to cry to the National Press about the Steven's Amendment to the US Coast Guard Bill as unfair to THEM since it may be stopped due to public safety concerns.
Meanwhile a front page story in the Cape Cod Times reveals the real reason behind the Steven's Amendment; Public Safety and National Security.
Here is an excerpt from this important story:
''The results of these trials/studies seem to confirm our concern of potential interference from wind turbines to our own air traffic control radar systems,'' Marion C. Blakely, administrator of the FAA, wrote to Delahunt.
The letter, which does not specifically name the Nantucket Sound project, cites a March 2 meeting where the U.S. leaders were briefed by a representative from the United Kingdom's Ministry of Defence about the effects of wind turbines on radar there.
Among the participants during that meeting were the FAA, various military branches and the Department of Interior, the lead agency reviewing the proposal by Cape Wind Associates to build 130 turbines in Nantucket Sound.
In recent months, Delahunt urged federal leaders to conduct such research.
Delahunt staff members said yesterday they were not aware of any specific time frame or studies. ''But now that they've notified a member of Congress, it will begin in earnest,'' said Steven Broderick, a Delahunt spokesman.
The U.S. military has been quiet about its recent investigation into the impact of wind turbines on radar. But the FAA recently froze a permit for a wind park in Wisconsin until the Air Force is sure the turbines will not interfere with a nearby radar station."
No question, there IS an elephant in the living room and Cape Wind and its proponents want us and our elected officials to ignore it by casting itself in the light of 'some one who is being picked on by the rich'. What nonsense.
If Cape Wind and their band of proponents really care about us and our environment they would not put themselves and this particular project above the safety of the American People.
Click here for full story on Radar Interference and National Security
Please join me in calling and writing to our elected officials and media in support of this vital Amendment and let them know you are opposed to Cape Wind.
Click here for the Senate
Click here for the Congress
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04/20/06 @ 3:24 pm
anon [Visitor] writes:
i don't oppose capewind. they have my permission to put turbines on my public resource. This "letter" was dated April 10. why did you take 10 days to make this new? danger, discussed at a meeting March 2nd, known? Someone alert homeland security! Never mind, Delahunt's gonna handle it.
Magical Eye [Member] writes:
Where have you been anon? Obviously not on this blog or you would have seen the issues in black and white.
Stephen Peckham... [Visitor] writes:
That's your problem Magical... You see it as black and white. The evolved see in 'pandemic color'... Try it for a change...
You might end up breathing a bit better in time.
You might end up breathing a bit better in time.
Rhode Islander [Visitor] writes:
Not if she stands near the exhaust pipe of your SUV SP.
Magical Eye [Member] writes:
I breathe just fine Peckham. My conscience is clear... I am standing up for those who can not speak for themselves... unlike you who stand up for money and the things it can't buy.
Against the Birdbrains... [Visitor] writes:
Blow it out your exhaust RI... You have yours stuck up there it is quite obvious.
Magical... You have no idea of what you are breathing. Nor that of your avian friends...
I think it ironic you want to (certainly honorable) protect so many endagered species yet, you do not support a project that will have a positive effect... Be it small... But so much more than has EVER BEEN DONE of late... To help preserve and protect.
It baffles me.
Why not stand up for those who can not speak for themselves and do something positive...
Reduce the pollution, the very toxins you condem that are poisoniing the 'speechless'...
I stand up for what an honorable man is willing to risk for the benefit of you, your endangered raptors, my family... And...
Humanity.
Money will not kill this project... Apathy, hypocricy and greed will try.
Honesty, integrity and truth...
Will prevail.
Magical... You have no idea of what you are breathing. Nor that of your avian friends...
I think it ironic you want to (certainly honorable) protect so many endagered species yet, you do not support a project that will have a positive effect... Be it small... But so much more than has EVER BEEN DONE of late... To help preserve and protect.
It baffles me.
Why not stand up for those who can not speak for themselves and do something positive...
Reduce the pollution, the very toxins you condem that are poisoniing the 'speechless'...
I stand up for what an honorable man is willing to risk for the benefit of you, your endangered raptors, my family... And...
Humanity.
Money will not kill this project... Apathy, hypocricy and greed will try.
Honesty, integrity and truth...
Will prevail.
Magical Eye [Member] writes:
Let's see if I get this right... the experimental medicine you want to give my child might just kill him but it might also help future children? Is that what you are saying? Well, I say no way Jose! Maybe you would like to experiment on your children? I still say no way Jose!
Little Fish, Th D [Visitor] writes:
MAGICAL, the amount of "dopplegangers" that trail you on these blogs is amazing. Every one of them attack you with the arguments that are clearly appilcable to this belief that we "need Cape Wind" or we are doomed. The "sooth sayers" must not even be able to filter what it is they are saying....
"Apathy, hypocricy and greed"?
"pandemic color"???? That is out right "crazy talk"!
pandemic denotes "global epidemics" usually concerning disease.
MAGICAL don't even respond to this mind rotted garbage. I don't know what kind of "bizarro" producing drugs or mind screw machines the wind industry is using to "pandemically color" people's vision but the truth can only be seen in black and white. Those that sucker up to rose colored misconceptions are baffling.
Be of good cheer. They seem to abound here in some ways, but that doesn't mean that there are many out there that think in such asinine ways.
You do realize that there is at least one JOKER out there that follows you around and has multilple names if not personalites.
Some stuff you just have to let go and ignore.
"Apathy, hypocricy and greed"?
"pandemic color"???? That is out right "crazy talk"!
pandemic denotes "global epidemics" usually concerning disease.
MAGICAL don't even respond to this mind rotted garbage. I don't know what kind of "bizarro" producing drugs or mind screw machines the wind industry is using to "pandemically color" people's vision but the truth can only be seen in black and white. Those that sucker up to rose colored misconceptions are baffling.
Be of good cheer. They seem to abound here in some ways, but that doesn't mean that there are many out there that think in such asinine ways.
You do realize that there is at least one JOKER out there that follows you around and has multilple names if not personalites.
Some stuff you just have to let go and ignore.
Stephen Peckham... [Visitor] writes:
Magical... Hey good analogy!
I can see it now: Little babies & children getting chopped up by the turbine blades...
One guess who it tossing them up there to scream "I told you so!"
P.s. You're not paying attention;~)
P.p.s. Wondering how long before you catch on and cry fowl!
I can see it now: Little babies & children getting chopped up by the turbine blades...
One guess who it tossing them up there to scream "I told you so!"
P.s. You're not paying attention;~)
P.p.s. Wondering how long before you catch on and cry fowl!
Stephen Peckham / aka - Against the Birdbrains [Visitor] writes:
Fish... I rest my case...
You people are truly insane...
To continue to post here is equally. Good luck.
You people are truly insane...
To continue to post here is equally. Good luck.
anon [Visitor] writes:
this site is to present other choices to cape wind. voices and wiser decision making and things people can do to help. this information on the radar, is it new information never seen or has it already been evaluated in the on-going permit reviews? what does the elephant look like? is it a secret?
Magical Eye [Member] writes:
anon... can you comprehend what you read? or do you need some help in the department? let me try... new information... not yet evaluated... no secret... the elephant is an enormous public safety and potential national secruity issue which Cape Wind pretends isn't there.
Magical Eye [Member] writes:
Peckham I know it is difficult to take those blinders off. But I do believe you can do it. Of course, the money you hope for is probably difficult to give up on but from what I could see you are doing pretty well and will in all liklihood manage without it. Just like the Cape will manage without Cape Wind.
CapeGuy [Visitor] writes:
Magical
Once again you go back to using children as an analogy of wind turbines and the environment. You have no shame... I think you care more for birds than for people. By the way I had a chicken sandwich for lunch...yummy
Once again you go back to using children as an analogy of wind turbines and the environment. You have no shame... I think you care more for birds than for people. By the way I had a chicken sandwich for lunch...yummy
Ratepayer [Visitor] writes:
Here's a funny thought. If there is going to be a meeting about the wind turbines and radar, why not have the guys who make both in the room? No GE. No MITRE. Just politicians and bureaucrats. Of course haaving the developer of the wind farm there would be out of the question I suppose?
Was this meeting for anything but show?
Was this meeting for anything but show?
Maverick [Visitor] writes:
SP...when you start to use different handles you lose credibility with me.
I have no interest in sharing a grog with a phony. Suggest you and CapeGuy have a brew together and send me the bill. Invite Chuck CPN (aka general blow hard ) and I will pick up his tab as well.
yummy...you frauds. Please order mudslides. That would be appropriate.
I have no interest in sharing a grog with a phony. Suggest you and CapeGuy have a brew together and send me the bill. Invite Chuck CPN (aka general blow hard ) and I will pick up his tab as well.
yummy...you frauds. Please order mudslides. That would be appropriate.
Little Fish, Th. D. [Visitor] writes:
Maverick,
I talked to some friends in Amarillo Texas and we are going to buy up property round certain people that don't mind junk in their backyard and put up Ford Expedition Ranches... they are "graceful art sculptures" that capture the "energy" of Americana. The more big SUVs we can stuff in the ground with their tail ends in the air the less that will be on the road causing global warming and oil dependency....
I talked to some friends in Amarillo Texas and we are going to buy up property round certain people that don't mind junk in their backyard and put up Ford Expedition Ranches... they are "graceful art sculptures" that capture the "energy" of Americana. The more big SUVs we can stuff in the ground with their tail ends in the air the less that will be on the road causing global warming and oil dependency....
Little Fish, Th. D. [Visitor] writes:
Here is a hoot... did you know that a scientist in Calgary actually did a study (true story) that says that the more wind turbines that are constructed the more they will alter the global climate?
"How does the unintended climate change due to wind turbines compare to their intended effect in reducing global warming?
The primary reason for building large amounts of wind-power is to reduce the carbon dioxide emissions that cause climate changes such as global warming by replacing coal-fired power plants (and other carbon dioxide emitting power sources) with wind power. Suppose one builds a single wind-turbine and uses its power to replace electricity from a conventional coal-fired power plant. By reducing carbon dioxide emissions, the wind turbine will have a tiny (unmeasurable) effect in reducing global climate change. The wind-turbine will also cause a tiny and likewise unmeasurable amount of climate change by altering wind patterns.
Can't win for losing... YIKES we are all gonna die... aaaaaaaaaahhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhh!
"How does the unintended climate change due to wind turbines compare to their intended effect in reducing global warming?
The primary reason for building large amounts of wind-power is to reduce the carbon dioxide emissions that cause climate changes such as global warming by replacing coal-fired power plants (and other carbon dioxide emitting power sources) with wind power. Suppose one builds a single wind-turbine and uses its power to replace electricity from a conventional coal-fired power plant. By reducing carbon dioxide emissions, the wind turbine will have a tiny (unmeasurable) effect in reducing global climate change. The wind-turbine will also cause a tiny and likewise unmeasurable amount of climate change by altering wind patterns.
Can't win for losing... YIKES we are all gonna die... aaaaaaaaaahhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhh!
Magical Eye [Member] writes:
CapeGuy... what do I need to be ashamed of? Standing up for those who can't speak for themselves? Nothing shameful about that.
James Beam [Visitor] writes:
I'll take the Windmills over the radar. By next year the radar techs will have learned hoe to deal with it.
Jaimes Beam
Jaimes Beam
Little Fish, Th D [Visitor] writes:
When/how did industrial wind power plants become the OPIATE of the MASSes?
I hear the drone of things like "it's not a solution but its a good start"
First of all if you think its a start let me remind you that "modern" use of an ancient technology was modeled after the California projects not the Europeans. We didn't "lag behind" we "abandoned" it on any larger scale. It "sells" to land based land owners because they profit by leasing the land or owning it all together. By the way the Danes that live around these "egg beaters" love them not because they power their homes but because it helps pay for their homes since most are either owned by the locals or they get kick back $.
JB put down John Barleycorn and remember Radar Techs get paid in a long line of people with their hands out when "work arounds" have to be performed. It comes out of tax payer pockets.
It's a good start... and a lemonade stand or a paper route will put you on the road to success.
Bet a lot that believe this Cape Wind "infomercial" have Clappers,Thigh Masters and Nordic Tracs too.
I hear the drone of things like "it's not a solution but its a good start"
First of all if you think its a start let me remind you that "modern" use of an ancient technology was modeled after the California projects not the Europeans. We didn't "lag behind" we "abandoned" it on any larger scale. It "sells" to land based land owners because they profit by leasing the land or owning it all together. By the way the Danes that live around these "egg beaters" love them not because they power their homes but because it helps pay for their homes since most are either owned by the locals or they get kick back $.
JB put down John Barleycorn and remember Radar Techs get paid in a long line of people with their hands out when "work arounds" have to be performed. It comes out of tax payer pockets.
It's a good start... and a lemonade stand or a paper route will put you on the road to success.
Bet a lot that believe this Cape Wind "infomercial" have Clappers,Thigh Masters and Nordic Tracs too.
Maverick [Visitor] writes:
WB...you post everything from the Globe. I haven't looked at every blog.
Did you miss this one?
The proposal is reckless
Boston Globe - United States
... Sound for half their catch and know full well that safety concerns will result in restrictions or outright prohibition on fishing in the Cape Wind grid. ...April 23, 2006.
Did you miss this one?
The proposal is reckless
Boston Globe - United States
... Sound for half their catch and know full well that safety concerns will result in restrictions or outright prohibition on fishing in the Cape Wind grid. ...April 23, 2006.
Maverick [Visitor] writes:
WB...I think you need a little help.
http://www.boston.com/news/globe/editorial_opinion/oped/articles/2006/04/23/the_proposal_is_reckless/
http://www.boston.com/news/globe/editorial_opinion/oped/articles/2006/04/23/the_proposal_is_reckless/
Elwood [Visitor] writes:
I can not believe the people that oppose the wind farm. What are all of you thinking? This is a clean way to produce clean low cost electricity. Can that really be so bad? In this day and age of fuel over $3.00 a gallon I would think poeple of sound mind would realise that we need these wind farms to save our valuable fossil fuels. AS for the Radar lorans and Gps do not need radar to work, And the wind farm will be a stear clear zone for the shipping lanes like any submerged or not submerged piece of land that is there already. The so called problem with the radar can be overcome with the use of the more modern types and any aircraft flying that low over the water is in violation of FAA regs anyway. Tell them to drop thier cargo over the open waters of the Atlantic. That may eliminate some of the drug traffic over the Cape and give some of our P.D.'s a rest. As for the birds Please stop blowing smoke They will go around the Darn things. So why don't you legislaters start listening to the people and get busy to start lowering some of the bills your constituants Pay ?
Magical Eye [Member] writes:
Elwood... I have no idea what your expertise is in this area but you are up against experts here who completely disagree with you. I am one of them. my expertise is birds and believe me they will be killed by those monsters. Not that you care, ap0parently. Cape Wind will not stop or slow down any use of fossil fuels... it will simply put more wood on the fire while destroying the most beautiful ecosystem on the Cape. As to safety... how can anyone ignore public safety and national security? You may chose to but hopefully our elected officials will not.
Maverick [Visitor] writes:
Elwood..." What are all of you thinking? "
You don't have a clue.
Please state specifically how Cape Wind will " get busy to start lowering some of the bills your constituants Pay. "
When you have stopped blowing smoke please come back to the debate. If not I will have to call in Barney and Fife to keep you honest. Or maybe Barney and Fred. Your choice.
You don't have a clue.
Please state specifically how Cape Wind will " get busy to start lowering some of the bills your constituants Pay. "
When you have stopped blowing smoke please come back to the debate. If not I will have to call in Barney and Fife to keep you honest. Or maybe Barney and Fred. Your choice.
Little Fish, Jedi Knight [Visitor] writes:
Here let me help you out. There is a reason for this and that is those of us that have not accepted the the ways of the "Monopole" cult can function independent of each other.
MONOPOLIZING TRAITS (you may be one already)
People who believe in these monolithic man made machine are mesmerized by the effects they have on certain "feel good" areas of the brain. The very sight of them re-enforces a calmed state causing them to feel as if the troubles of the world can be solved by benign methods. They continue to saturate the the media with graphic representations and using the the Stockholm effect of punishment and reward they submit to the placebo promise of more rewards than pain.
These monopoles as they are called (also the term for people that believe in them) are termed graceful and benign in theory but in reality a "stuck up manufactured structural clone promising vision if you don't mind them crowding your view. No different in design or capacity serving a single function which can only be beneficial if they get to all stand together in one place they believe is "ideal".
MONOPOLIZING TRAITS (you may be one already)
People who believe in these monolithic man made machine are mesmerized by the effects they have on certain "feel good" areas of the brain. The very sight of them re-enforces a calmed state causing them to feel as if the troubles of the world can be solved by benign methods. They continue to saturate the the media with graphic representations and using the the Stockholm effect of punishment and reward they submit to the placebo promise of more rewards than pain.
These monopoles as they are called (also the term for people that believe in them) are termed graceful and benign in theory but in reality a "stuck up manufactured structural clone promising vision if you don't mind them crowding your view. No different in design or capacity serving a single function which can only be beneficial if they get to all stand together in one place they believe is "ideal".
Little Fish, Jedi Knight [Visitor] writes:
Now what I just wrote is tongue and cheek but I am not joking all together. This whole thing stinks of mass deceptive marketing and the very fact that many argue that they don't get why you don't see the reason this is real is no different then movements and cult cultures. Every place you look every site that defends them has some graphic representation of a wind turbine.
You hear them described as if they were almost a "symbol of", help me out here Jack....
This is scary stuff and you can call me a nut but go to AMWAY's web site. The only thing missing there is the wind turbine, or is it? Don't forget advertisers know what triggers thoughts in the subliminal mind. You don't have to see it to see it. Pay attention to the colors used and tell me if they look familiar some how.
Make you afraid of everything from WAR to the very air you breathe... promise you a gentle simple solution...
We respond as humans to pleasure and pain. The more pain you fee about things the more pleasure you will get from the opposite they into those feelings their "product". That is all it is.
You hear them described as if they were almost a "symbol of", help me out here Jack....
This is scary stuff and you can call me a nut but go to AMWAY's web site. The only thing missing there is the wind turbine, or is it? Don't forget advertisers know what triggers thoughts in the subliminal mind. You don't have to see it to see it. Pay attention to the colors used and tell me if they look familiar some how.
Make you afraid of everything from WAR to the very air you breathe... promise you a gentle simple solution...
We respond as humans to pleasure and pain. The more pain you fee about things the more pleasure you will get from the opposite they into those feelings their "product". That is all it is.
Elwood [Visitor] writes:
To Magical Eye::How about 25 years in the Air Force as a Radar repairman do you think that gives me some knowlege as to what can and can not be done. You need to stop listening to the politicians and start thinking for yourself. After the initial cost has been paid and you have Maintainance to worry about, the decrease, if you write the contracts properly and take the graft for the local politicians out you will have some low cost electricity. There are more than one types of wind generators. Some even have much smaller blades and can pick up the wind from any direction without having to change directions.They will generate the same energy as the big ones. You obviously have a computer, look up wind generators on it as research and you will be surprised. That is where I am coming from it is called experiance and research Try It As for the Birds you worry so much about. When is the last time you say them hit a house or run into a tree? Give them some credit they obviously have more sence than they are being given credit for. Those are my reasons ANY QUESTIONS?
Elwood [Visitor] writes:
To::Maverick Heres some smoke for you I have experience and have done the research. Try it and them you can rejoin the debate with knowlege and common sense. Until then try to stay out of it and get back to your job at the State house as the politicians Lackey.
Magical Eye [Member] writes:
Elwood: I have no idea who you really are so your statement of credibility is not credible. Anyone can pose as anyone on the internet as you should know. As to who I listen to... It is not politicians as I take most of what they say with a grain of salt... especially those who are running for office. On the radar issue I am listening to the Ministry of Defence and have been in communication with them over the past few months. Here is a quote from the Head of Safeguarding, in his 4/12/06 letter to me "What Wing Commander Loveday meant was that while we are confident that solutions are possible we are looking to others to develop them. But I must make it absolutely clear that no satisfactory solutions exist at the moment so we see no reason to change our current policies and procedures". As to hazards to birds I will take my over 25 years of experience, expertise and knowlege over yours!
Elwood [Visitor] writes:
Magical Eye; Your eye has been blinded. Listen to the FAA. The minimum altitude for Nantucket Sound is 2,500 Feet. The Height of the wind towers is 426 feet try to dispute that. The Federal aviation Authority sets those standards. I am some one that is informed . Where do you get your information? You still did not answer my question about the last time you saw a bird fly into a building a tree or, to make matters more difficult a power line. Check with the Audabaun society to see how smart our feathered residents are. Your band wagon has holes in it research is badly needed in your case.
Magical Eye [Member] writes:
Ellwood: Powerline injuries and deaths are HUGE. do check with the usfws on that one. And also know there is a working group with the power companies across the country in and attempt to do something about it. Over the years I have personally received hundreds of power line injured birds... many were dead from electrocution, many lost a wing to it being fried, many could never fly free again. Mass Audubon does not care for the birds directly... talk to someone that does. I told you where I got my information. From the Head of Safeguarding at the Ministry of Defence in the UK./ And do be aware that the FAA is now conducting their own studies and has put a wind farm on hold due to this new and vital information. I would suggest that YOU do your homework before you spout off nonsense.
Elwood [Visitor] writes:
Magical Eye Here is a web site try to comprehend what it says. HTTP:WWW.Cleanpowernow.org Good Luck I love a good debate. Thanks for keeping it clean.
Magical Eye [Member] writes:
Elwood. Clean Power Now is a totally biased source. I would suggest you contact the FAA and ask them about the radar studies they are about to conduct.
Elwood [Visitor] writes:
Sorry you made a real mistake. You actaully think that I care wether you think I have credibility. What makes you the expert on credibility. Do you actually have any
or are you listining to the so called experts? I based my statements on the FAA laws. Do you have a rebuttal on that statement or is there no disputing the facts?
or are you listining to the so called experts? I based my statements on the FAA laws. Do you have a rebuttal on that statement or is there no disputing the facts?
West Tisbury [Visitor] writes:
Why is it that the threads on this subject always result in name calling against the proponents of caution?
My bet is that the developer will have sold out in 5 years, and the turbines will be derelict in 15...
My bet is that the developer will have sold out in 5 years, and the turbines will be derelict in 15...
Elwood [Visitor] writes:
To Magical Eye:
I am still waiting for your comments on my last statement to you. What's the problem no rebuttal or not able to make one to the truth, and common sense.
I am still waiting for your comments on my last statement to you. What's the problem no rebuttal or not able to make one to the truth, and common sense.
Anonymous [Visitor] writes:
Elwood:
Magical Eye was kicked off the blogs for telling the truth which was unacceptable to the owner who is in opposition and needed to silence her at this critical junction for Cape Wind. If you really want to get into a discussion go to http://magicaleye.blogspot.com/ or http://capecodliving.blogspot.com/
Magical Eye was kicked off the blogs for telling the truth which was unacceptable to the owner who is in opposition and needed to silence her at this critical junction for Cape Wind. If you really want to get into a discussion go to http://magicaleye.blogspot.com/ or http://capecodliving.blogspot.com/
Carl B. Freeman [Visitor] writes:
Magic Eye, CPN has only presented facts on thier website. I know all the poeple who post there and take great pains to present only the truth.
Just because you disagree with the information, does not make it false.
Give me ANY information from CPN's website you consider untrue and I will show you the error of your ways.
I know you probably won't, but the invitation is open.
Anyone? Anyone at all???
Just because you disagree with the information, does not make it false.
Give me ANY information from CPN's website you consider untrue and I will show you the error of your ways.
I know you probably won't, but the invitation is open.
Anyone? Anyone at all???
anon [Visitor] writes:
carl: open invitation accepted. (magic eagle eye is away from her site right now but maybe we can hang out here.)
is the DOI the LEAD federal agency reviewing CapeWind (CW), i thought it was ACEs?
is wind a mineral?
is placing a modern wind turbine on a monopole foundation in sand "mining?"
what is CPN's address? they sound like a great resource.
is the DOI the LEAD federal agency reviewing CapeWind (CW), i thought it was ACEs?
is wind a mineral?
is placing a modern wind turbine on a monopole foundation in sand "mining?"
what is CPN's address? they sound like a great resource.
Carl B. Freeman [Visitor] writes:
The Mineral Management Service, part of the DOI is the lead federal agency reviewing CapeWind now, the ACE was the lead agency until the new energy bill passed last year put the MMS in charge with its more extensive background in permitting offshore structures (mostly offshore oil drilling platforms). All of the data gathered under the ACE was carried forward as well.
The wind is a resource, a wind farm extracts energy from the wind, so yes, this is mining, or at least extraction.
To get absurdly technical, the air has trace minerals in it, but they are not what provide energy.
The beauty of wind farming is there are no holes to dig, no moutains to level, nothing to burn. The wind is renewable and will never create an emission.
cleanpowernow.org
Any more questions?
The wind is a resource, a wind farm extracts energy from the wind, so yes, this is mining, or at least extraction.
To get absurdly technical, the air has trace minerals in it, but they are not what provide energy.
The beauty of wind farming is there are no holes to dig, no moutains to level, nothing to burn. The wind is renewable and will never create an emission.
cleanpowernow.org
Any more questions?
anon [Visitor] writes:
thank you mr. freeman, just a couple-
-cw removes NOTHING from the sea or ocs?
-is there potential benefit to marine shoal restoration from cw?
-are the turbines artificial islands or structures?
-what might constititutes unfair or unreasonable permitting to DOI?
-can fair market values be challanged?
once again, thanks.
-cw removes NOTHING from the sea or ocs?
-is there potential benefit to marine shoal restoration from cw?
-are the turbines artificial islands or structures?
-what might constititutes unfair or unreasonable permitting to DOI?
-can fair market values be challanged?
once again, thanks.
Anonymous [Visitor] writes:
I thought this blog was shut down by Walter and CCToday.
I respectfully suggest that it is allowed to remain in some form for the same reason that Walter allowed an anti Cape Wind blog to begin with... to make it appear that CCToday is open-minded and to drive traffic to the site.
Against the Wind was the most commented on blog ever and Walter even bragged about that on NPR. But, anyone can see from the Cape Wind 'news' the site only publishes what is in Cape Wind's best interests. Correct me if I am wrong but this is called yellow journalism, is it not?
CCToday is a one-sided bought and paid for by Cape Wind site. Just look at the news that appears here. The so called news pieces on Cape Wind are hand-picked and you will never see an unbiased point of view.
Let's see just how long this comment will remain before it is erased and the comments closed down.
I respectfully suggest that it is allowed to remain in some form for the same reason that Walter allowed an anti Cape Wind blog to begin with... to make it appear that CCToday is open-minded and to drive traffic to the site.
Against the Wind was the most commented on blog ever and Walter even bragged about that on NPR. But, anyone can see from the Cape Wind 'news' the site only publishes what is in Cape Wind's best interests. Correct me if I am wrong but this is called yellow journalism, is it not?
CCToday is a one-sided bought and paid for by Cape Wind site. Just look at the news that appears here. The so called news pieces on Cape Wind are hand-picked and you will never see an unbiased point of view.
Let's see just how long this comment will remain before it is erased and the comments closed down.
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