Will an offshore wind farm in Nantucket become a reality?
U.S. Interior Secretary Kenneth Salazar will be making a decision that could affect the advancement of green energy here in the United States. This week, Salazar will decide whether or not to build an offshore wind farm off of Nantucket Sound. Opponents of the project are threatening to sue if it is approved.
Sean Corcoran, senior reporter for WCAI and WGBH has been following this story for some time and talked to both sides of this debate. He shares what he’s found with us.
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