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Should California Build Massive Offshore Wind Farms?


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In its race to transition to 100% renewable energy by 2045, California has begun moving forward with plans to build 4.5 GW offshore wind farms. Is this the best way to achieve this goal?

Case For:

1- Offshore wind farms can generate a significant amount of renewable energy

2- Offshore wind farms produce energy when it is needed most

3- Offshore wind farms don’t use land or block the view


Case Against:

1- Offshore wind energy is very expensive

2- We currently lack the infrastructure to build and operate these wind farms

3- Offshore wind farms will hurt the environment and fishing industry


What do you think? Should California Build Massive Offshore Wind Farms?

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The California QuestBy Matt Plummer