Twisting by the pool.One of the first major US offshore wind farms near Massachusetts has been shut down while US authorities investigate a major turbine failure that caused debris to wash up on local beaches.The US Bureau of Safety and Environmental Enforcement (BSEE) on Tuesday said it was working with a local power producer, Vineyard Wind, to determine the cause of an incident which left potentially dangerous debris on beaches on the island of Nantucket.On Saturday, one of 21 of turbines broke causing “significant” amounts of sharp debris to wash ashore and pose hazards to swimmers. The project is expected to eventually see 62 turbines capable of powering 400,000 homes.In the summer months, the island’s population swells to more than 80,000 people from its usual 14,000 base.There were no injuries reported, “but operations are shut down until further notice," a BSEE spokesperson said in an emailed statement to Reuters. "In some areas, significant sharp debris has been observed floating in the water and is often hidden beneath the surface. Small fragments along the shoreline can pose a considerable hazard to swimmers and beachgoers.".This is what the Western Standard is up againstThe Trudeau government is funding lies and propaganda by directly subsidizing the mainstream media. They do this to entrench the powerful Eastern, woke and corrupt interests that dominate the political, social and economic institutions in Canada. Federal authorities are constantly trying to censor us and stop us from publishing the stories that they don’t want you to read. Ottawa may weaponize our taxes and police against us, but we’ve got a powerful ally on our side.You. Free men, and free women. We need you to stand with us and become a member of the Western Standard. Here’s what you will get for your membership:Unlimited access to all articles from the Western Standard, Alberta Report, West Coast Standard, and Saskatchewan Standard, with no paywall. Our daily newsletter delivered to your inbox. .Access to exclusive Member-only WS events.Keep the West’s leading independent media voice strong and free.If you can, please support us with a monthly or annual membership. It takes just a moment to set up, and you will be making a big impact on keeping one the last independent media outlets in Canada free from Ottawa’s corrupting influence.
Twisting by the pool.One of the first major US offshore wind farms near Massachusetts has been shut down while US authorities investigate a major turbine failure that caused debris to wash up on local beaches.The US Bureau of Safety and Environmental Enforcement (BSEE) on Tuesday said it was working with a local power producer, Vineyard Wind, to determine the cause of an incident which left potentially dangerous debris on beaches on the island of Nantucket.On Saturday, one of 21 of turbines broke causing “significant” amounts of sharp debris to wash ashore and pose hazards to swimmers. The project is expected to eventually see 62 turbines capable of powering 400,000 homes.In the summer months, the island’s population swells to more than 80,000 people from its usual 14,000 base.There were no injuries reported, “but operations are shut down until further notice," a BSEE spokesperson said in an emailed statement to Reuters. "In some areas, significant sharp debris has been observed floating in the water and is often hidden beneath the surface. Small fragments along the shoreline can pose a considerable hazard to swimmers and beachgoers.".This is what the Western Standard is up againstThe Trudeau government is funding lies and propaganda by directly subsidizing the mainstream media. They do this to entrench the powerful Eastern, woke and corrupt interests that dominate the political, social and economic institutions in Canada. Federal authorities are constantly trying to censor us and stop us from publishing the stories that they don’t want you to read. Ottawa may weaponize our taxes and police against us, but we’ve got a powerful ally on our side.You. Free men, and free women. We need you to stand with us and become a member of the Western Standard. Here’s what you will get for your membership:Unlimited access to all articles from the Western Standard, Alberta Report, West Coast Standard, and Saskatchewan Standard, with no paywall. Our daily newsletter delivered to your inbox. .Access to exclusive Member-only WS events.Keep the West’s leading independent media voice strong and free.If you can, please support us with a monthly or annual membership. It takes just a moment to set up, and you will be making a big impact on keeping one the last independent media outlets in Canada free from Ottawa’s corrupting influence.