Guest essay by Eric Worrall
Green renewable energy advocates are appalled at the devastation construction has caused on the pristine Cairns wilderness.
Wind farms infuriate renewable energy fans
In the ranges behind Cairns, dust is being cleared in the name of climate action. They are eco-warriors against green energy projects.
Investigated by Mayeta Clark
On the day the Mount Emerald wind farm officially opened, Steve Nowakowski felt very optimistic.
It was the winter of 2019, clear skies and a gentle breeze blew Premier Annastacia Palaszczuk’s hair as she hinted at Queensland’s clean, green energy future.
Steve, a renowned wildlife photographer and veteran environmental campaigner, agreed to listen fiercely.
“We knew we needed a very fast transition to renewable energy and this is part of the solution,” he said.
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So, after the opening ceremony, he hiked to the top of Emerald Mountain to take aerial photos of the site.
Steve had bushwalked through the native bush of Mt Emerald years earlier and knew the landscape well.
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At the time, he had no idea that Mt Emerald was going to be one of many wind and solar projects proposed, or under construction, in this part of Queensland, some of which are located in parts of Queensland. considerable unspoiled land.
“It really got out of control,” Steve said. “And no one knows about it.”
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Read more: https://www.abc.net.au/news/2021-12-12/queensland-wind-farms-clearing-bushland/100683198
I mean, a Steve woke up late, but welcome to the party.
I know we disagree on climate change, but the utter destruction of wilderness areas is a big part of why WUWT advocates oppose renewables. Renewables are pervasive, so large swaths of the landscape are required to produce even a fraction of the renewable energy our society will need to transition to the Net. Zero. And it will get worse. Renewable facilities’ raw material needs are so great, mining and processing will have to be expanded by at least 50% to reach Net Zero by 2050. And that doesn’t even include battery production yet. preventive.
Steve, Michael Moore even made a documentary about the green energy horror show. He sets out to reveal Big Oil, but what he finds is very different from what he expected. I guess you didn’t see his documentary, before you supported wind projects.
There is a zero-carbon alternative to widespread destruction of the wilderness – nuclear power. Instead of ravaging 10 square miles of wilderness to power a city, an equivalent nuclear plant takes up a few acres. Maybe it’s time for you and your green friends to take a closer look at the possibilities.
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