ACRO Global Tourism Marketer Articles: ME Gov LePage imposes moratorium on new wind energy projects

ME Gov LePage imposes moratorium on new wind energy projects
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David
26 January 2018 (Edited )

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Posted 26 January 2018:

Wind-farm opponents variously claim the turbines kill migratory birds, destroy fishing grounds and ruin the coastal landscape for tourists.

Proponents say they're an environmentally friendlier alternative to offshore drilling.

By the way, we've heard that the project planned for Monhegan isn't a new one for the purposes of this moratorium.

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