Michael Schellenberger

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8/26/2025, 4:54:48 PM
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Michael Shellenberger
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@LinowesLisa The Biden appointees worked to ram through the wind energy projects quickly. “The administration went hard and aggressive with goals so large that even the offshore wind energy industry didn’t feel like they could meet them," said the scientist.
Michael Shellenberger
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@LinowesLisa The Empire project would effectively end the ability of the government to monitor the area.

Concluded the report, “the construction and operations of Empire Wind pose serious disruptions to NOAA’s established scientific surveys, which are vital for managing fisheries and
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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

The statement engages in public discourse by discussing the impact of government policies on environmental conservation and energy projects. It highlights the tension between environmental protection and energy development, specifically regarding the Biden administration's push for offshore wind projects and their potential impact on marine life.

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    I will strive to do no harm with my words and actions.
    The statement raises concerns about potential harm to whale species, aligning with the principle of striving to do no harm. [+1]
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    It respects the privacy and dignity of individuals involved, focusing on policy impacts rather than personal attacks. [+1]
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    I will use my words and actions to promote understanding, empathy, and compassion.
    The statement promotes understanding of the challenges faced by scientists in balancing environmental and energy goals. [+1]
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    It engages in constructive criticism of government actions, avoiding personal attacks and focusing on policy implications. [+1]