Many argue that the Cape Wind Project should be approved and built for many reasons. For starters, since the Cape Wind Project will produce renewable energy, it will help reduce greenhouse gases. This will help save the earth especially during this stressful time with climate change. The Cape Wind Project can also provide a much safer, more efficient source for renewable energy.
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The Cape Wind Project is good for the economy because it is a cheaper source of renewable energy. Although offshore energy is expensive, this form of offshore energy is cheaper once you factor in all the extra benefits it comes with. _________________ states that the Cape Wind Project will only add about $1.75 per month to a single electric bill which is not that much considering all the benefits it comes with.
Despite all these great benefits that will come with Cape Wind, there are many people that argue Cape Wind should not go up, and they have many reasons to back up their beliefs.
Cape Wind is supposed to be great for everyone, but in reality it is not. Along the coast of Cape Cod, there are two Indian tribes, both the Mashpee Wampanoag of Cape Cod and the Aquinnah Wampanoag of Martha’s Vineyard. Another reason the Cape Wind Project is a bad idea is because it is very costly, and a waste of time according to some. Other environmentalists say that the Cape Wind Project is a threat to public safety, because there is no way of monitoring how close boats get, and if they get to close, it can be a safety hazard. Also, to fund this project, there will be a huge increase in the amount of money taxpayers will have to