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From dead whales to nimbys: seven big headaches for American offshore wind

Wind at sea is one of the brightest prospects in the US energy transition and beloved of Joe Biden – but now faces multiple challenges to fulfil its promise

Environmentalists gather during a 'Save the Whales' rally calling for a halt to offshore wind energy development along the Jersey Shore.
Environmentalists gather during a 'Save the Whales' rally calling for a halt to offshore wind energy development along the Jersey Shore.Foto: Getty/Corbis via Getty Images
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Published 5 July 2023, 14:36Updated 5 July 2023, 14:36