How a false claim about wind turbines killing whales is spinning out of control in coastal Australia::Windfarm critics claim projects will harm marine life. Scientists say that’s not backed by credible evidence

  • NOT_RICK@lemmy.world
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    1 year ago

    Heard this argument in NJ from the NIMBYs as well. It killed our offshore wind project, unfortunately.

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      1 year ago

      Giant propellers in the sky kill whales got it, but propellers underwater are fine right? Behind a large cargo ship right?

      Makes sense as to why airplanes no longer use propellers as well.

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        1 year ago

        They sure do. I find this movement pretty self defeating though. Sea level rise will destroy the communities that fought against this