Source: Fox News
Summary
The Ivanpah Solar Power Plant, a “clean energy” project approved during the Obama administration, is allowed to continue operating despite killing thousands of birds each year. The plant, which uses concentrated solar beams to generate electricity, has been in compliance with existing regulations since its opening. Regulators were aware of the risks to birds before approving the project, but allowed it to move forward with monitoring and mitigation requirements. The plant relies on natural gas to start up each day and produces tens of thousands of metric tons of carbon dioxide annually.
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As expected, the matter has reached another stage.
The Ivanpah Solar Power Plant, a symbol of “clean energy,” continues to operate despite its well-documented harm to birds. The plant’s technology, once hailed as the future of renewable energy, has become outdated. The facility’s reliance on natural gas and production of carbon dioxide undermine its “clean” reputation. The lack of enforcement action or fines despite the ongoing bird deaths raises questions about the effectiveness of the regulatory system. The plant’s operation has become a familiar routine, with monitoring reports documenting annual wildlife deaths.
Author: Evan Null
