New York State more than doubles the number of foreign wind turbines planned off the coast of Long Island
New York State’s decision last week to award two “massive” offshore wind power contracts to Norwegian energy giant Equinor will more than double the size of a planned wind farm off the coast of Long Island. It also promises “substantial” upgrades to a section of the electric grid at Oceanside. The 
plan, announced by Gov. Andrew M. Cuomo last week as part of an expansive post-COVID-19 green economy, would bring the number the number of turbines expected to be spinning off the South Shore by 2027 to around 170, encompassing some 80,000 acres from Jones Beach to Islip, the company said. >click to read< 08:50
It will be one of the most destructive projects in the Northeast, to the coastal areas, as there is not enough research on the harmful impact of giant wind turbines and farms on human health and the ocean. More honest research is needed and a moratorium on new construction for five years, the minimum amount of time needed for research. The energy is extremely expensive, too, four times as much as nuclear, and the turbines are annoying, even if not seen; they have a detrimental impact on the ocean. There is not enough awareness about those dangers on Long Island, and the community should get educated before they make any decisions. Protect the ocean, and the wildlife.