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A Boost for Clean Energy, but What's the Ultimate Cost?
After nine years of divisive argument, the Obama Administration has approved America’s first off-shore wind farm in the waters off Cape Cod. Supporters hail a new, green industry. Opponents say the cost is destruction of a national treasure: Nantucket Sound. Also, the US Coast Guard tries to burn the oil spill nearing land, and the US Supreme Court and the separation of church and state.
After nine years of divisive argument, the Obama Administration has approved America’s first off-shore wind farm in the waters off Cape Cod. Supporters hail a new, green industry. Opponents say the cost is destruction of a national treasure: Nantucket Sound. Also, the US Coast Guard tries to burn the oil spill nearing land, and a commemorative cross stands on federal land in California's Mojave Desert. Is it a government endorsement of religion? We hear about the US Supreme Court's first church-and-state decision since John Roberts became Chief Justice.
Banner image: Image of cable laying vessel from Delaware Offshore Wind Park project overview