The Western U.S. is at the forefront of a modern dilemma where wealth clashes with environmental ambitions. Over the past half-century, the region has witnessed a transformation in how land is viewed—not just as a resource, but as a battleground for competing interests.In a profound exploration, Amy Gamerman's upcoming book, *The Crazies: The Cattleman, the Wind Prospector, and a War Out West*, delves into the fray between traditional ranchers and affluent landowners facing the encroachment of wind energy projects. The Crazy Mountain Wind initiative in Montana epitomizes the struggle. Reportedly, wealthy residents, some billionaires, express concerns that wind turbines could mar their expansive views and disrupt local wildlife, thus resisting the development through public hearings and...
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