Cape Wind

I first learned about the Cape Wind project on the Daily Show August of last year.


It seems ludicrous that Sen. Kennedy, a Democrat, who for the most part has supported alternative energy and further drilling in Alaska, would be so against this. It appears that he's only pro-environment as long as it does not directly effect him, or his view of the Cape.

According to Greenpeace, "The wind farm proposed for Nantucket Sound will provide 75 percent of the Cape and Island’s energy without emitting asthma-causing pollution, spilling oil in the water, or producing any of the greenhouse gasses that cause global warming. In addition to protecting the environment, the wind farm will benefit the Cape’s economy by creating jobs and attracting tourists."

** According to WBZ TV 4, "News Anchor Lisa Hughes announced the results of their new Fast Track statewide poll that found 86% support Cape Wind, 8% oppose it and 6% are not sure." Go Here to see the entire clip. ** With support like that this project should be flying through the stages of lawmaking, instead of plodding along at a tortoises pace.

The segment from WBZ, which covers the public hearings held in Massachusetts on the issue, make it seem as if this project is very close to getting approved, which is good to hear. Let's just hope that Kennedy and other opponents don't try some more crafty lawmaking like they did in 2006, to foil it.