Module 8 discusses the effects of human impact on the oceans. I have found an article titled, “Wind Farm May be Built off Long Island”, regarding the discussion of whether or not to build this wind farm. The article states that that, “The process of planning the wind farm, which could take several years, involves environmental assessment, an auction, further assessments of the site and construction plans, and an environmental impact report”. The site that has been chosen is around 127 square miles. The site is currently under auction and is not allowing oil or gas drilling in surrounding areas, along the Southeastern Atlantic coast. This specific site could maintain 194 wind turbines which would essentially provide enough electricity to run 300,000 homes. Many wind farms have faced issues regarding funding, and disagreements from residents, fishermen and businesses.

Even though there are many negative issues regarding the construction of wind farms, there are most definitely some notable pros as well. The government has a program called “Smart from the Start”, which now promotes the building of wind farms in the Atlantic Ocean. President Obama has also helped out the wind farm industry by not allowing off shore drilling on the Atlantic coast. It would be truly amazing if New York could channel all of that wind off the coast into pure rich and renewable energy.

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