The jobs component of offshore wind has become so persuasive that even Republicans saturated in oil are having to acknowledge the job opportunities. Big. Domestic. Job Opportunities.
Jobs and Offshore Wind
Month: April 2021
As Earth Day rolls around again
On this Earth Day I feel we can collectively breathe a sigh of relief knowing that we’re setting off in a much better direction…
Non-noise downsides of Offshore Wind
Downsides of offshore wind – operating noise
One of the downsides offshore wind will be the continuous low-level noise propagated into the marine environment.
Downsides of offshore wind – Installation
Our previous post about wind farm impacts on marine habitat focused on site survey noise. Once the site is surveyed, site preparation – clearing and grading the seafloor is performed, the masts are built and the turbines are installed. There…