Letter: Time could be running out on RI offshore wind farms
We are nonpartisan and we care about one issue: stopping the environmentally and economically disastrous construction of offshore wind turbines. Given that, we hope the answer to The Journal’s question is a resounding YES. In fact, we will go one step further and urge Revolution Wind and Ørsted to pull the plug now. Heed the advice of Kenny Rogers: “Know when to fold them.” Offshore wind was sold to the people of Rhode Island under false pretenses. It is supposed to save the planet, delay climate change, create scores of great new jobs − and cut your power bills. And, like those late-night TV ads from Ron Popeil − “Wait, there’s more!” − offshore wind is supposed to do all of these things without harming the environment. We are not exaggerating these exaggerated claims. None of them is true. By Elizabeth Quattrocki Knight and Bill Thompson more, >>CLICK TO READ<< 10:17
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