So-Called Green Energy has a Dark Side, By James Reed

The article from Natural News, titled "Green Energy's Dark Side: Bird Deaths, Graveyards of Broken Blades, and other Ecological Harms," https://www.naturalnews.com/2025-02-14-green-energys-dark-side-bird-deaths-ecological-harms.html

discusses various environmental and economic challenges associated with certain renewable energy projects. The article gives a concise summary of just what is wrong with the push for "Green" energy; that it is not "green" and ecologically sustainable at all.

Ivanpah Solar Plant: Environmental and Operational Issues

The Ivanpah Solar Electric Generating System in California, operational since 2014, was designed to utilize mirrors to concentrate sunlight onto towers for energy production. However, the facility faced criticism due to its impact on wildlife. The intense light beams attracted insects, which in turn lured birds that suffered fatal burns when flying through the concentrated solar rays. Estimates suggest that the plant was responsible for a significant number of bird deaths annually. Additionally, the plant struggled to meet its energy production targets, leading to financial difficulties and the eventual decision by Pacific Gas & Electric (PG&E) in 2025 to cease purchasing power from Ivanpah. Consequently, two of its three towers are scheduled for shutdown, with the third likely to follow.

Offshore Wind Projects: Economic and Environmental Concerns

Offshore wind energy initiatives have also encountered obstacles. In New Jersey, Shell withdrew its 50 percent investment in the Atlantic Shores wind farm, opting for a $1 billion impairment rather than proceeding with the project. This decision highlights the financial risks and uncertainties associated with large-scale offshore wind developments.

Wind Turbine Blade Disposal Issues

A significant environmental concern associated with wind energy is the disposal of turbine blades. Constructed from non-recyclable materials, these massive blades often end up in landfills, colloquially referred to as "wind graveyards." This raises questions about the long-term sustainability and environmental footprint of wind energy infrastructure. They simply are not.

The article underscores the importance of critically evaluating renewable energy projects, considering both their environmental impacts and economic viability. It seems in terms of both the economy and the environment, that so-called renewable "Green" energy is a failure at the most basic level. If we are to sustain an advanced civilisation, until major technological innovations occur, fossil fuels are essential.