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Pretend the coastal town of Galveston, TX has decided to install new wave generators on all its beaches to create energy for the entire island. What disadvantages might arise?

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Although, wave generators are generally deemed safe and very renewable, they have their own little short falls. Some of which are;

  • They can cause thermal pollution of surrounding water bodies which can be very harmful to life around there.
  • Wave generators might operate seasonally due to variations in wave at different times of the year.
  • Disruption of the balance of the ecosystem.
  • Noise pollution can result from working generators.
  • Affect the tourist potential of a beach area.
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