No evidence offshore wind farms and windmills kill whales

During a Sept. 25 campaign speech, former President Donald Trump claimed “windmills are causing whales to die in numbers we’ve never seen before.” Similar claims have been circulating online since early 2023 following a reported spike in whale deaths along the East Coast in winter. A VERIFY reader also texted this question to the team: “Are whales being killed because of the windmills in the ocean?” THE QUESTION Is there any evidence that windmills are responsible for killing whales? Read more: https://www.verifythis.com/article/news/verify/environment-verify/no-evidence-offshore-wind-development-windmills-wind-farms-cause-whale-deaths/536-25e7643e-07fe-462c-b72a-c86e222cb287 ------------------------------ At VERIFY, we're answering your questions about what's true and false. Visit our website at verifythis.com If you've seen a viral claim online and you're not sure whether it's true, let us know! Email questions@verifythis.com or text us at 202-410-8808. Find us on social @verifythis. Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/verifythis Twitter: https://twitter.com/VerifyThis Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/verifythis/