Michael Schellenberger

Rank 40 of 47

Score -95

“If you were to ask a marine mammal scientist where we shouldn’t put offshore wind energy, they would say this area,” said the scientist, referring to the Revolution Wind project. “It’s what we call a ‘magical space’ for marine animals. We have a dozen marine mammal species and

8/26/2025, 4:41:23 PM

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Michael Shellenberger

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The scientist who authored the report works for the U.S. government’s National Marine Fisheries Service (NMFS), which is also known as NOAA Fisheries. It is part of the Department of Commerce, and which serves in an advisory capacity to the Department of the Interior on marine

Michael Shellenberger

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For years, the Biden Administration insisted that offshore wind energy projects complied with the National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA), the 1970 law that requires government agencies to use the best available science to evaluate the ecological impacts of major projects before

Michael Shellenberger

@shellenberger

163d

Industrial wind energy doesn't kill whales, insisted the media. But a new report by a top government scientist reveals that the Biden admin. broke the law in approving Empire Wind, while Revolution Wind is in a crucial "magical space for marine animals" at risk of extinction.

The statement and conversation engage in public discourse by discussing the environmental impact of offshore wind energy projects and their compliance with environmental laws. The tone is critical, highlighting potential legal and ecological issues.

Principle 1:
I will strive to do no harm with my words and actions.
The statement aims to prevent harm by highlighting potential negative impacts on marine life. [+1]
Principle 3:
I will use my words and actions to promote understanding, empathy, and compassion.
It promotes understanding of the ecological concerns related to wind energy projects. [+1]
Principle 4:
I will engage in constructive criticism and dialogue with those in disagreement and will not engage in personal attacks or ad hominem arguments.
The statement engages in constructive criticism of government actions without personal attacks. [+1]
Principle 6:
I will use my influence for the betterment of society.
It uses the platform to raise awareness about environmental and legal issues. [+1]