Without offshore wind, NJ faces billions in shoreline damage, officials argue
Offshore wind: From a turbine in the ocean to your home in the suburbs
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More than 100 New Jersey elected officials released a letter Tuesday supporting offshore wind projects along the coast, adding that doing nothing to address climate change would result in billions of dollars in losses to communities across the state.
Elected Officials to Protect America a network of former and current elected officials focused on environmental issues organized the effort, saying offshore wind development will invigorate the state s economy, provide thousands of jobs and reduce future impacts from climate change such as flooding and hurricanes.