{"product_id":"50-offshore-wind-disasters-investigative-voices-9798304746274","title":"50 Offshore Wind Disasters: Costing Marine Life and Billions","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eUpdate: Readers can return to the publisher's site referenced in the book for free addendums to the book.\u003c\/b\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eOffshore wind farms have been celebrated as the ultimate green solution to the world's energy crisis-a clean, renewable answer to combating climate change. But at what cost? In \u003ci\u003e50 Offshore Wind Disasters: Costing Marine Life and Billions\u003c\/i\u003e, this eye-opening report uncovers the hidden side of offshore wind energy: a costly gamble with devastating consequences for marine ecosystems, local communities, and global taxpayers.\u003cp\u003eDrawing on 50 detailed case studies from around the world, this comprehensive report reveals how the push for renewable energy has often prioritized profits over planning, leaving a trail of stranded whales, displaced fisheries, and environmental destruction in its wake. From the United States to Europe, Australia, and beyond, discover how poorly managed projects have led to catastrophic outcomes, including noise pollution that disorients marine life, the destruction of fragile habitats, and cost overruns that burden taxpayers with billions in wasted funds.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eYou'll explore the tragic stories of species like the North Atlantic right whale, teetering on the brink of extinction, and understand how offshore wind farms have disrupted ancient migratory routes and breeding grounds. The report also delves into the economic mismanagement behind these projects, exposing financial inefficiencies, regulatory failures, and the industries that benefit at the expense of communities and the environment.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003ci\u003e50 Offshore Wind Disasters\u003c\/i\u003e doesn't just critique-it informs and inspires. Through a balanced examination of alternative technologies and approaches, this report challenges readers to rethink renewable energy strategies, demanding accountability, sustainability, and innovation that truly respects the planet.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003ePriced at $25, this report is an invaluable resource for environmental advocates, policy makers, academics, and concerned citizens who seek a deeper understanding of the real costs of offshore wind energy. With compelling data, expert insights, and stunning illustrations, this book is both a call to action and a guide to better solutions for a sustainable future.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eKeywords\u003c\/b\u003e: offshore wind energy, marine life impact, wind farm disasters, renewable energy critique, whale strandings, green energy myths, taxpayer burden, environmental accountability, fishing industry, ecological damage, noise pollution, wind turbine economics, sustainability challenges, renewable energy policies, offshore wind failures, climate change solutions.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAuthor:\u003c\/b\u003e Investigative Voices\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN-13:\u003c\/b\u003e 9798304746274\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublisher:\u003c\/b\u003e Independently Published\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eLanguage:\u003c\/b\u003e English\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublished:\u003c\/b\u003e 12\/25\/2024\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePages:\u003c\/b\u003e 122\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eFormat:\u003c\/b\u003e Paperback\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eWeight:\u003c\/b\u003e 0.57lbs\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eSize:\u003c\/b\u003e 10.00h x 8.00w x 0.26d","brand":"Investigative Voices","offers":[{"title":"Paperback","offer_id":48588081234175,"sku":"9798304746274","price":25.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"url":"https:\/\/www.whiterainbookhouse.com\/products\/50-offshore-wind-disasters-investigative-voices-9798304746274","provider":"WR Book House","version":"1.0","type":"link"}