California's Mojave Desert may seem ideally suited for solar energy production, but concern over what several proposed projects might do to the aesthetics of the region and its tortoise population is setting up a potential clash between conservationists and companies seeking to develop renewable energy. Full Story »
Posted by Jim Lang
Interesting article about proposed solar power installations in the Mojave Desert, which Sen. Dianne Feinstein opposes. This article provides a brief but fair overview of this controversy, citing factual evidence and opposing perspectives on this issue. A couple more sources would have been helpful to provide more context.
I expect that some middle ground can be found on this issue -- some parts of the Mojave desert may be appropriate for solar energy production, without harming the public interest. I would also like to know the total acreage of available land in California that could be used for solar energy, and how that compares to the 500,000 desert acres being discussed.
This article does an objective job of describing the conflict between green energy enthusiasts and environmentalists regarding solar farms in the Mojave Desert.
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