Wildlife advocates have long been concerned about the harmful impacts of wind turbines, but panelists at a June 16 forum said the Maryland offshore wind project will take precaution to protect avian and marine life.
- In a word: “nonsense.” Benefits would be offset by increased rates. Tourism will be negatively affected by the degraded view of the ocean. Shorebirds and marine mammals killed. Fishing ruined. There will be navigation hazards and pollution. Nine hundred feet is twice the height of the highest building in Maryland. — Dennis Sirman
