In response to the June 2 article regarding ALO’s stance that supports offshore wind development (“Alliance for a Living Ocean Endorses Wind Project Off LBI”), it should be understood that it is not necessary to construct offshore wind turbines to produce carbon-free energy to reduce the impacts of climate change. Onshore alternatives exist that can make use of existing infrastructure and not impact our ocean resources. I urge readers to look into these alternatives.

While moving the turbines farther offshore will reduce visibility impacts, it does not resolve the issues associated…