Support America's first offshore wind farm
- by: Care2
- recipient: U.S. Senate
Several U.S. Senators, led by Senator Ted Stevens (R-AK), are trying to block plans for "Cape Wind," the nation's first offshore wind farm in Cape Cod, MA. The wind farm would create jobs and meet 75% of the electricity needs of Cape Cod and surrounding islands, helping to reduce fossil fuel consumption and cut global warming pollution from power plants.
But despite the huge potential benefits, Senator Edward M. Kennedy (D-MA) backs a bill that would effectively halt the proposed construction. The 130-turbine, 24-square-mile cluster of windmills would be about 8 miles from Kennedy's home in Hyannis Port.
Ted Kennedy and other rich homeowners just don't want their view spoiled.
The Cape Wind project has been undergoing stringent environmental reviews for five years now; experts estimate there would be very little if any negative impact under water for marine life.
As record oil prices turn attention to the need for renewable fuels, momentum is building in Congress to buck Senator Edward M. Kennedy's bid to block the proposed Cape Cod wind energy project. Speak up! Sign this petition and let your representatives know that you want renewable energy!
But despite the huge potential benefits, Senator Edward M. Kennedy (D-MA) backs a bill that would effectively halt the proposed construction. The 130-turbine, 24-square-mile cluster of windmills would be about 8 miles from Kennedy's home in Hyannis Port.
Ted Kennedy and other rich homeowners just don't want their view spoiled.
The Cape Wind project has been undergoing stringent environmental reviews for five years now; experts estimate there would be very little if any negative impact under water for marine life.
As record oil prices turn attention to the need for renewable fuels, momentum is building in Congress to buck Senator Edward M. Kennedy's bid to block the proposed Cape Cod wind energy project. Speak up! Sign this petition and let your representatives know that you want renewable energy!
Dear Senator,
I strongly urge you to vote to remove Sen. Stevens' offshore wind farm amendment from the Coast Guard Authorization Act (H.R. 889).
[your comment here]
The wind farm would save millions of dollars in energy costs and help the United States wean itself off foreign oil at a time of record-high prices, in a region where fuel bills have doubled in 5 years.
During its construction and operation, Cape Wind would create jobs and increase tax revenues in the region. And once operational, it would be able to meet about 75 percent of the electricity needs of Cape Cod and surrounding islands, helping to reduce fossil fuel consumption and cut global warming pollution from power plants.
For the past five years, Cape Wind has been subject to an ongoing rigorous environmental review process that is examining all aspects of the project, including wildlife and navigational issues, to ensure that any appropriate protective measures are adopted.
Experts estimate there would be very little if any negative impact on marine life.
Development of Americas offshore wind industry would benefit both our environment and our economy. Please protect Cape Wind and remove Sen. Stevens' amendment before passing the Coast Guard Reauthorization Act.
Sincerely,
[your name]
[your address]
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