The family's most prominent environmentalist is Teddy's nephew, Robert F. Kennedy, Jr. He's opposed to it too, citing recreational boating concerns (I wish I could afford a boat) among others for opposing the proposed clean-power source for Massachusetts.
The Boston Globe is reporting today that the project, known as Cape Wind, cleared an important state regulatory hurdle.
Cape Wind Associates has touted its project as a safe, clean way to create renewable energy, a safer environment and new jobs.
But opponents fear the environmental and economic effects on Cape Cod's tourist and fishing industries. They warn the turbines would pose navigational and radar hazards. They also say the turbines could hurt the views of some multimillion-dollar oceanfront homes.
Ian Bowles, the state's secretary of energy and environmental affairs, approved the environmental report in a ruling announced Friday. He said it "adequately and properly complies" with state environmental laws.
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Cape Wind Associates have produced computer simulations to counter criticism that the project will be an eyesore on the pristine Cape Cod coast.
Expect the Kennedy family to be set on spin-cycle for a long time.
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