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Trump administration claims offshore wind poses a threat. But it won't say how. (www.npr.org)

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[–] foodandart@lemmy.zip 4 points 9 months ago (2 children)

Oh God! I totally forgot about that! Yes, I'm an idiot!

Do you suppose anchors can be dropped out to sea which can stop this from happening?

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[–] Sarie@lemmy.world 2 points 9 months ago (1 child)

That only will slow the rate of movement. And the anchors will also damage undersea internet cables. Not a real solution. But...

If the anchors are integrated with undersea mining drills the US could make some money on the way to South America.

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[–] foodandart@lemmy.zip 2 points 9 months ago

That may work..

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