- France derives over 75% of its electricity from nuclear energy. This is due to a long-standing policy based on energy security. France is the world's largest net exporter of electricity due to its very low cost of generation, and gains over EUR 3 billion per year from this. France has been very active in developing nuclear technology.
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Unusual mortality event....
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Endangered whale species closer to extinction than previously thought
Only a few dozen North Atlantic Right Whales are able to actively reproduce, as many of the animals continue to be found dead or seriously injured – many of them babies and females.
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The North Atlantic Right Whale, the planet's most endangered large whale species, is even closer to extinction than initially believed, according to NOAA. It states that the species is facing a crisis with only a few hundred members remaining globally.
NOAA's updated data shows that less than 350 individuals are left, with fewer than 70 breeding females. This situation indicates the species is on the verge of extinction.
The Right Whale has been experiencing an abnormal mortality event since 2017, causing a significant number of unexpected deaths. While it was initially believed that the event had impacted less than 100 whales, new findings suggest that the actual number is higher.
The latest report indicates that at least 114 whales have been affected in the past six years, including 36 deaths, 33 serious injuries, and 45 sublethal injuries or illnesses. The majority of these cases involve adult females and calves, raising additional concerns about the species' survival prospects.
NOAA spokesperson Andrea Gomez stated that the updated figures were derived from the review of research photos and surveys, adding that the analysis of additional cases would continue. The situation could be even worse, considering that only about one-third of Right Whale deaths are documented, says NOAA.
Most of the unusual mortality events involved whales getting entangled or struck by vessels, two persistent threats to the species' survival. North Atlantic Right Whales, which can weigh up to 140,000 pounds and reach 52 feet in length, should naturally live up to 70 years. However, many of the injured or deceased whales are considerably younger.
In recent months, several young whales were found dead, including a 20-year-old male found on Virginia Beach with severe blunt force trauma, a newborn found under a pier near Morehead City, North Carolina, and a 1.5-year-old calf found entangled off the coast of New Brunswick, Canada.
"North Atlantic right whales are nearing extinction," says NOAA. "If immediate steps aren't taken to significantly reduce human-caused mortality and injury, the number of North Atlantic right whales will continue to decrease, threatening the species' chances of recovery."
The USA has given up on saving these creatures. Very very sad. I'd like to think we could do better.
The more you look, the worse it gets.
NOAA's updated data shows that less than 350 individuals are left, with fewer than 70 breeding females. This situation indicates the species is on the verge of extinction.
The Right Whale has been experiencing an abnormal mortality event since 2017, causing a significant number of unexpected deaths. While it was initially believed that the event had impacted less than 100 whales, new findings suggest that the actual number is higher.
The latest report indicates that at least 114 whales have been affected in the past six years, including 36 deaths, 33 serious injuries, and 45 sublethal injuries or illnesses. The majority of these cases involve adult females and calves, raising additional concerns about the species' survival prospects.
NOAA spokesperson Andrea Gomez stated that the updated figures were derived from the review of research photos and surveys, adding that the analysis of additional cases would continue. The situation could be even worse, considering that only about one-third of Right Whale deaths are documented, says NOAA.
Most of the unusual mortality events involved whales getting entangled or struck by vessels, two persistent threats to the species' survival. North Atlantic Right Whales, which can weigh up to 140,000 pounds and reach 52 feet in length, should naturally live up to 70 years. However, many of the injured or deceased whales are considerably younger.
In recent months, several young whales were found dead, including a 20-year-old male found on Virginia Beach with severe blunt force trauma, a newborn found under a pier near Morehead City, North Carolina, and a 1.5-year-old calf found entangled off the coast of New Brunswick, Canada.
"North Atlantic right whales are nearing extinction," says NOAA. "If immediate steps aren't taken to significantly reduce human-caused mortality and injury, the number of North Atlantic right whales will continue to decrease, threatening the species' chances of recovery."
The USA has given up on saving these creatures. Very very sad. I'd like to think we could do better.
The more you look, the worse it gets.
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CommodoreOriginal Crew5,174 postsSince 2018
I would say we rank as the biggest idiots, as this cluster depends on floating turbines, a relatively untested technology...
Maine will procure at least 3,000 megawatts of electricity from offshore wind turbines by 2040 under a bill signed Thursday by Democratic Gov. Janet Mills, enough to power about half of the state’s electricity load.
Incentives to ensure wind power developers steer clear of lucrative lobster fishing grounds are included in the law, which puts Maine on a path to catch up with other states that already have offshore wind projects. The law sets a timeline for requests for offshore proposals, as well as standards for port development and construction jobs.
Unlike other projects in the region, the Gulf of Maine wind turbines would showcase floating platform technology because the water is too deep for turbines to be anchored to the ocean floor. State officials hope companies will utilize technology from the University of Maine, which has been pioneering precast floating turbines and has tested prototypes off the coast.
“Offshore wind, done responsibly, offers Maine the opportunity to secure abundant clean energy, stable energy prices, good-paying jobs and a healthier environment for future generations,” Mills said in a statement.
The timeline calls for the federal lease sales to be completed next year and for the state to release requests for proposals to operate the offshore wind turbines in early 2026.
“The clear message to the clean energy industry is that Maine is ready to lead, come work with us,” said Habib Dagher, director of the University of Maine’s Advanced Structures and Composites Center.
The U.S. Bureau of Ocean Energy Management gave the green light earlier this month for New Jersey’s first offshore wind farm to begin construction and previously approved projects under construction off Massachusetts, New York, and Rhode Island.
State Sen. Mark Lawrence, the bill’s sponsor, thanked his colleagues for agreeing to a compromise after the governor vetoed an earlier version over concerns that labor provisions would have excluded many Maine workers. “This bill will mean jobs, and lower and more stable energy prices while combating climate change at the same time,” he said.
Maine plans to use offshore wind for half its energy needs by 2040
Unlike other projects in the region, the Gulf of Maine wind turbines would showcase floating platform technology because the water is too deep for turbines to be anchored to the ocean floor.Maine will procure at least 3,000 megawatts of electricity from offshore wind turbines by 2040 under a bill signed Thursday by Democratic Gov. Janet Mills, enough to power about half of the state’s electricity load.
Incentives to ensure wind power developers steer clear of lucrative lobster fishing grounds are included in the law, which puts Maine on a path to catch up with other states that already have offshore wind projects. The law sets a timeline for requests for offshore proposals, as well as standards for port development and construction jobs.
Unlike other projects in the region, the Gulf of Maine wind turbines would showcase floating platform technology because the water is too deep for turbines to be anchored to the ocean floor. State officials hope companies will utilize technology from the University of Maine, which has been pioneering precast floating turbines and has tested prototypes off the coast.
“Offshore wind, done responsibly, offers Maine the opportunity to secure abundant clean energy, stable energy prices, good-paying jobs and a healthier environment for future generations,” Mills said in a statement.
The timeline calls for the federal lease sales to be completed next year and for the state to release requests for proposals to operate the offshore wind turbines in early 2026.
“The clear message to the clean energy industry is that Maine is ready to lead, come work with us,” said Habib Dagher, director of the University of Maine’s Advanced Structures and Composites Center.
The U.S. Bureau of Ocean Energy Management gave the green light earlier this month for New Jersey’s first offshore wind farm to begin construction and previously approved projects under construction off Massachusetts, New York, and Rhode Island.
State Sen. Mark Lawrence, the bill’s sponsor, thanked his colleagues for agreeing to a compromise after the governor vetoed an earlier version over concerns that labor provisions would have excluded many Maine workers. “This bill will mean jobs, and lower and more stable energy prices while combating climate change at the same time,” he said.
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I would say we rank as the biggest idiots, as this cluster depends on floating turbines, a relatively untested technology...
Maine plans to use offshore wind for half its energy needs by 2040
Unlike other projects in the region, the Gulf of Maine wind turbines would showcase floating platform technology because the water is too deep for turbines to be anchored to the ocean floor.
Maine will procure at least 3,000 megawatts of electricity from offshore wind turbines by 2040 under a bill signed Thursday by Democratic Gov. Janet Mills, enough to power about half of the state’s electricity load.
Incentives to ensure wind power developers steer clear of lucrative lobster fishing grounds are included in the law, which puts Maine on a path to catch up with other states that already have offshore wind projects. The law sets a timeline for requests for offshore proposals, as well as standards for port development and construction jobs.
Unlike other projects in the region, the Gulf of Maine wind turbines would showcase floating platform technology because the water is too deep for turbines to be anchored to the ocean floor. State officials hope companies will utilize technology from the University of Maine, which has been pioneering precast floating turbines and has tested prototypes off the coast.
“Offshore wind, done responsibly, offers Maine the opportunity to secure abundant clean energy, stable energy prices, good-paying jobs and a healthier environment for future generations,” Mills said in a statement.
The timeline calls for the federal lease sales to be completed next year and for the state to release requests for proposals to operate the offshore wind turbines in early 2026.
“The clear message to the clean energy industry is that Maine is ready to lead, come work with us,” said Habib Dagher, director of the University of Maine’s Advanced Structures and Composites Center.
The U.S. Bureau of Ocean Energy Management gave the green light earlier this month for New Jersey’s first offshore wind farm to begin construction and previously approved projects under construction off Massachusetts, New York, and Rhode Island.
State Sen. Mark Lawrence, the bill’s sponsor, thanked his colleagues for agreeing to a compromise after the governor vetoed an earlier version over concerns that labor provisions would have excluded many Maine workers. “This bill will mean jobs, and lower and more stable energy prices while combating climate change at the same time,” he said.
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CommodoreOriginal Crew5,174 postsSince 2018
If you dig into this industrialization of our seas you will find that the plan is to change them all to floating windmills within 10 years. Each one will be held in place with cabeling attached to pile driven anchors. There will be an estimated 10 thousand windmills with 4 cables holding them in from Maine to New Jersey.
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AdmiralOriginal Crew21,717 postsSince 2018
And the Right Whales will be swimming slalom to their demise...
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Biden administration blasted for ‘hypocrisy’ on offshore wind as it scrambles to probe whale deaths
The Biden administration appears to be scrambling for research on the conflict between wind turbines and a highly endangered whale species on the East Coast.
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Biden administration blasted for ‘hypocrisy’ on offshore wind as it scrambles to probe whale deaths
The Biden administration appears to be scrambling for research on the conflict between wind turbines and a highly endangered whale species on the East Coast.nypost.com
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CommodoreOriginal Crew5,174 postsSince 2018
So now we're asking questions? Great article on this disaster.
Maine pulled a fast one on a single, large experimental one which has yet to be constructed. They made sure they put it within 3 miles of an offshore island, so it was in state waters and they did NOT have to file the Federal Environmental Impact Statement...
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AdmiralOriginal Crew21,717 postsSince 2018
There's so much happening so quickly that I can't possibly keep up with it. . .
<h4>Baby Whale Beached in Westport, Massachusetts Protestors Against Offshore Wind in Portsmouth, RI</h4>Video 7/25/23
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<h4>Baby Whale Beached in Westport, Massachusetts Protestors Against Offshore Wind in Portsmouth, RI</h4>Video 7/25/23
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East Coast Offshore Wind 90-Day Moratorium Warranted
- Posted by Frank Haggerty on July 26, 2023 at 8:38am
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An investigation is needed for whale, dolphin, and shark deaths.
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East Coast offshore wind contractors are proposing high voltage direct current cables through Falmouth, Massachusetts, and Portsmouth, Rhode Island residential neighborhoods. History since 2016 shows vacation destinations in Massachusetts and Rhode Island should expect more whales washing up on beaches.
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Offshore wind construction noise could very well be deafening whales. A deaf whale becomes a dead whale by losing its communication and ending up unable to search for food, grounding, getting sick, or being hit by a ship.
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The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration, NOAA, since the start of the Block Island wind farm in 2016 has declared a Humpback whale unusual mortality event along the Atlantic Coast. The whale deaths have followed construction through New Jersey and New York. In 2023 whale deaths increased in Massachusetts as wind construction started.
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It's time for a 90-day moratorium on offshore wind construction until a thorough investigation is conducted. Investigating ecological risks to marine ecosystems from electricity production from wind is both timely and vital.
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There is no scientific evidence explaining a large number of dead whales from ship strikes and groundings but the increase in mortality is in the vicinity of offshore wind construction. The common denominator of whale deaths is offshore wind.
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Recently in Westport, Massachusetts the 57th whale on the East Coast since December 2022 washed up on shore this week and over 37 dolphins have been stranded on East Coast beaches.
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Massachusetts whale and shark deaths since offshore wind started in 2023.
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Minke Whale Chilmark May 10
Sowerby's Beaked Whale Gloucester May 18
3 Sharks Centerville Beach Cape Cod June 9
Humpback Whale Martha's Vineyard June 12
Humpback Whale Martha's Vineyard June 13
Minke Whale New Bedford Wind Port July 3
Humpback Whale Westport July 24 # note whale death number 57
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Note # The United States commercial fishing industry provides over 170 billion in yearly sales, to which offshore wind development represents a major threat.
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CommodoreOriginal Crew5,174 postsSince 2018
Sheesh...those are pretty large wind farm areas....
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CommodoreOriginal Crew5,174 postsSince 2018
while China is building many of the cleanest form of electric, NUCLEAR POWER PLANTS… cellie…
I think they are on record pace with coal plants...
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It looks like they're moving along at the speed of light. This is 15 miles off of Massachusetts. The next step is the 850 foot turbines.
The more you look . . .the worse it gets.
The more you look . . .the worse it gets.
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