Solar Power: Eco-Friendly or Environmental Blight?
But it's not just annoyed neighbors and environmental attack dogs who are worried about these solar plants. John McKenzie is a planner for the County of San Luis Obispo, which is processing the applications for the photovoltaic projects. (The solar thermal project goes through the California Energy Commission.) "There are a couple of pretty serious issues that need to be resolved," he says, pointing specifically to the biological resources, water-supply ... Full Story »
Posted by Mike LaBonte
NIMBYs need to understand how burning coal causes serious harms to them. Reporters need to interview people with more than "zero" experience. We need to stay sharp and not let big money manipulate our understanding of the facts.