The US government has approved the first off shore wind farm just off of Cape Cod, Massachusetts. This project was approved by US Interior Secretary Ken Salazar and state governor Deval Patrick argues that it would be beneficial with the increase of renewable energy. The 130 wind-powered turbines are projected to produce enough power for about three-quarters of Cape Cod power which is be supplied to about 225,000 residents. This project has blown in controversy such as, residents implying that the project would spoil the views of the seascape and Native American residents who currently live in Massachusetts expressed that the project would disrupt their prayer ceremony. Native Americans argued that the 130 wind-powered turbines would get in the way of the sunrise which is viewed as an essential part of their prayer ceremony.
http://news.bbc.co.uk/2/hi/americas/8649925.stm
Submitted by: Sherry Klinger
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