Offshore Wind, Part 1 | Energy Switch Season 5, Episode 7

The US is contemplating massive new offshore wind projects. Proponents see these as part of decarbonizing our electricity system. Opponents worry about impacts to fisheries, marine mammals, tourism and property values, plus the challenges of onshoring the electricity. Joining Dr. Scott Tinker to discuss is: Lisa Linowes from Industrial Wind Action Peder Hansen from PH Consulting Originally aired 9/30/2024 on PBS. FOLLOW ENERGY SWITCH ▷ FACEBOOK:   / theenergyswitch   ▷ TWITTER: https://x.com/theenergyswitch ▷ INSTAGRAM:   / theenergyswitch   ▷ WEBSITE: https://energyswitch.org/ ▷ PODCAST: https://energyswitch.org/podcast FOLLOW US ▷ FACEBOOK:   / switchenergyalliance   ▷ TWITTER:   / switchealliance   ▷ LINKEDIN:   / switchenergyalliance   ▷ INSTAGRAM:   / switchenergyalliance   ▷ WEBSITE: https://switchon.org/ About Switch Energy Alliance: Switch Energy Alliance is a 501(c)(3) dedicated to inspiring an energy-educated future that is objective, nonpartisan, and sensible. With over 300 energy education videos and resources, Switch Energy Alliance engages students and general viewers in a positive conversation to work collaboratively on energy challenges. Learn more: https://switchon.org/    / switchenergyalliance