Michael Schellenberger

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8/26/2025, 4:52:18 PM
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Public showed the report to @LinowesLisa, a researcher who has studied the impact of wind industry boat traffic on whale deaths.

“It’s devastating,” she said. “The report reveals that NMFS scientists warned BOEM of Cholera Bank’s ecological importance and urged the agency to
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The scientist, who has decades of experience researching the marine environments of the East Coast, said, “From my lab, I can see the turbines 20 miles from here at Revolution Wind. I’m familiar with the ocean in this area and have been out there a lot. It’s not uncommon for us
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“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
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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
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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
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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 accompanying images engage in public discourse by discussing the environmental impact of wind energy projects on marine ecosystems and government compliance with environmental laws. The tone is critical, highlighting potential negative consequences of the Empire Wind project on scientific surveys and marine life.

  1. Principle 1:
    I will strive to do no harm with my words and actions.
    The statement raises concerns about potential harm to marine ecosystems, aligning with the principle of striving to do no harm. [+1]
  2. Principle 2:
    I will respect the privacy and dignity of others and will not engage in cyberbullying, harassment, or hate speech.
    It respects the privacy and dignity of individuals, focusing on environmental issues rather than personal attacks. [+1]
  3. Principle 3:
    I will use my words and actions to promote understanding, empathy, and compassion.
    The statement aims to promote understanding of the environmental impact of wind projects, aligning with the principle of promoting empathy and compassion for ecological concerns. [+1]
  4. 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, avoiding personal attacks and focusing on policy implications. [+1]