A New Jersey county is opposing a major offshore wind project that will be seen from its beaches, arguing it will harm wildlife, the tourism industry and have little climate impact.
New Jersey State Sen. Michael Testa Jr. on why lawmakers are demanding a stop to offshore wind projectsproposed for its coastline, citing the project's negative impacts on the environment, tourism industry and beach vistas.
"We would like to see land-based offshore wind facilities and supply chain infrastructure built here in New Jersey, since that would create good opportunities for trade workers and others," Desiderio continued."But we cannot sit quietly by as hundreds of windmills are installed off our beaches as state and federal government agencies ignore our legitimate and serious concerns.
The county further argued the wind project would have little to no positive impact on global warming, lead to a 15% decline in tourism which translates to a billion-dollar loss for the local economyAs part of the effort to oppose Orsted's projects, the county hired Virginia-based law firm Cultural Heritage Partners, the Washington, D.C.
"The Commissioners have authorized the exploration of legal challenges on all fronts, including challenges to [New Jersey Department of Environmental Protection] permits and a host of federal permits that will be issued over the coming months," he continued.Cape May County is New Jersey's southernmost county, consists of 16 separate jurisdictions and has a population of about 95,000 residents.
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