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I was hoping that the author would address the environmental concerns. But instead, they are mentioned and then dismissed without argument. The enumerations are
by chewbacha 4y ago
I was hoping that the author would address the environmental concerns. But instead, they are mentioned and then dismissed without argument. The enumerations are many that are mentioned:
They are blamed for displacing populations, disrupting the flow of sediments and the migration of fish, destroying natural habitat and biodiversity, degrading water quality, and for the decay of submerged vegetation and the consequent release of methane, a greenhouse gas.
Yes, these all happen and are bad for the environment. Why should we still consider it to be green?
- seabrookmx 4y agoAnd wind turbines decimate bird populations. I wouldn't be surprised if solar panels had a negative impact on insect species. Where is the magical green line? I think most people equate "green" to anything not involving petroleum.
- jbm 4y ago> And wind turbines decimate bird populations. On what planet have wind turbines killed off 10% of the bird population?
- tchaffee 4y agoWind turbines don't decimate bird populations. Windows and cats kill far more birds. The numbers aren't even close. Climate change and fossil fuels also kill birds. With wind turbines it is however manageable. The tech to detect birds and shut down turbines is already there. https://www.robinradar.com/bird-control-radar-system-wind-farm https://www.robinradar.com/bird-control-radar-system-wind-fa...