SOLAR FARM TO SHINE THE LIGHT ON DEFUNCT FARMLAND

摘要

California farmland ruined by decades of irrigation is slated to become one of the largest solar array fields in the world -- potentially generating as much power as several nuclear plants. Proponents of the project say that since the land has been farmed for so long, there are no issues to contend with regarding impacts to wildlife issues that have derailed other potential solar farm projects in California. According to published reports, the project represents a trend to site alternative energy projects such as wind and solar on despoiled lands such as toxic waste and landfill sites. [PUBLICATION ABSTRACT]