U.S. to issue report in autumn on Mass. wind project

[jpak]

http://www.reuters.com/article/environmentNews/idUSN1723913520070917

WASHINGTON (Reuters) - The U.S. Interior Department's Minerals Management Service will issue a draft report this autumn on the environmental impact of a controversial wind power project proposed for off the coast of Massachusetts, the head of the agency said on Monday.

The Cape Wind project would consist of 130 wind turbine generators that would be located about five miles off the Massachusetts coastline in Nantucket Sound. The turbines will stand about 440 feet from the surface of the water to the tip of the blade.

The project is opposed by Mitt Romney, the former Massachusetts Governor and current Republican presidential candidate, Sen. Ted Kennedy and many residents who own coastal property from where the wind turbines could seen on a clear day.

Environmentalists are concerned about disrupting the patterns of migratory birds and the potential effect on local sea life. Area fisherman worry about navigating their boats and drag-nets near the project

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[Vincardog]

1. The rich a$$ locals are worried that they might be able to SEE the things.

[Nihil]

2. Kennedy is an arsehole ... no surprise there then ...

Isn't nice that there is cross-party condemnation of something as important
as this? Talk about "true colours" ... "I'm alright Jack, f*ck you!"

Bastards.

:grr: