Michael Schellenberger

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8/26/2025, 4:55:02 PM
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@LinowesLisa The NMFS scientist described a difficult work environment, one where scientists were trying to save a whale species on the brink of extinction, but experienced heavy pressure from Biden administration officials to approve projects.

“We’re developing one for the largest offshore
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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.
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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

The statement and conversation involve a discussion on the impact of wind energy projects on marine environments and the pressure faced by scientists from government officials. It highlights concerns about environmental conservation, government policy, and scientific integrity.

  1. Principle 1:
    I will strive to do no harm with my words and actions.
    The statement raises concerns about potential harm to marine life and scientific processes, 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.
    The discussion respects the privacy and dignity of individuals involved, focusing on policy and 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 promotes understanding of the challenges faced by scientists and the potential environmental impact, fostering empathy and awareness. [+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 conversation engages in constructive criticism of government actions, avoiding personal attacks and focusing on policy implications. [+1]