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Brochure: The Fishing Industry and Offshore Wind

Seafood feeds 3 billion people a year with low carbon footprint animal protein. Fishing in Massachusetts and Rhode Island sustains a thriving economy. Commercial and recreational fishing support over 8000 jobs in RI and over 130,000 jobs in MA and contribute $16 billion to their economies.

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Commentary Samantha Snow Commentary Samantha Snow

Whales and Empathy

Whales and dolphins are deeply connected to human empathy and self-awareness, with their ability to perform heroic acts, like rescuing humans, showcasing their intelligence and capacity for empathy. However, the rise of offshore wind farms has raised concerns about their impact on marine life, with evidence suggesting that surveys and construction activities could be contributing to the deaths of protected species, including whales, through disturbances and physical harm. The dilemma is whether the push for renewable energy, aimed at combating climate change, is unintentionally creating a biodiversity crisis, and whether we should reconsider our approach to balancing environmental protection with technological progress.

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Commentary, Lisa Quattrocki Knight Samantha Snow Commentary, Lisa Quattrocki Knight Samantha Snow

Commentary: Think twice before short-circuiting environmental protection laws

While most citizens support urgent action on climate change, the current plan to industrialize large parts of the Atlantic Ocean with offshore wind turbines fails to align with President Biden's executive order, which emphasizes biodiversity protection and environmental justice. The approval of offshore wind projects by federal agencies, including allowing harm to endangered species like the North Atlantic right whale, undermines vital environmental protections and risks long-term ecological damage, defying the executive order's goal of addressing climate change without sacrificing biodiversity.

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