Collapse of Wind Turbine in Green Energy Project
A wind turbine in a green energy project endorsed by the Biden administration collapsed after being struck by lightning, polluting the ocean and closing beaches in Nantucket, Massachusetts. Residents criticize the government's green energy goals.
Key Points
- Struck by lightning, caught fire, and detached
- Fell apart into the ocean, causing fiberglass pollution
- Only one turbine out of 62 planned was operational in January
Pros
- Initial goal of contributing to green energy
- Creating union jobs
Cons
- Environmental pollution from turbine collapse
- Beaches closed due to debris washing ashore
- Potential manufacturing defects in other blades