[Mit_energy] Open Hearing for Cape Wind @ MIT!!

[nubia@brandeis.edu]

We definitely could state facts about bird mortality and fuel offsets;
however, I'm sure that the panel has heard these reasons ad nauseum. How
great would it be if we wrote a letter as the "MIT Energy Group" in support
of Cape Wind--not only because of the overwhelming scientific, economic, and
social benefits of the project, but because we are young adults who are
eventually going to obtain the societal reigns of command. The "fact" is that
we DO want renewable energy in our future. We DO want cleaner air. We DO want
less fossil fuel dependency. And we aren't afraid to have our voices heard.

..somebody could even read the letter at the hearing!

Those are my thoughts.

~nubia



Quoting David Thomas Danielson <dtdaniel at mit.edu>:

> Dear MIT Energy Club Members,
>
> On Dec 16, there will be a public hearing on Cape Wind from 7-11PM. Anyone
> who
> is interested in speaking (~2 minute slots I think) should show up early to
> register for a speaking slot.
>
> See the Cape Wind site for more information:
>
http://www.capewind.org/modules.php?op=modload&name=Sections&file=index&req=viewarticle&artid=83&page=1#PUBL
>
> At the very least, I think that the club should put together something in
> writing to support the Cape Wind project during this open hearing round.
>
> Please let me know what you think we can/should contribute.
>
> Some facts we could emphasize:
> 1) Reality of bird mortality
> 2) Fossil Fuel Offsets Detailed by Steve Connors
> ...?
>
> Best,
> Dave Danielson
>
>
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