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Trump administration suspends leases for major offshore wind projects
The Trump administration has suspended the authority of five major offshore wind farms to keep building in federal waters, yet another escalation of the administration's attacks on the wind energy industry. Interior Secretary Doug Burgum said in a…
Where Trump's ratings on economy stand at end of year
PRESENTED BY THE BANK POLICY INSTITUTE President Trump's overall approval ratings have seen a slight uptick in recent weeks after clinching record-low numbers in November. But his approval numbers on the economy have not enjoyed the same rebound…
US pauses offshore wind projects over national security concerns - BBC News
The US is immediately pausing leases for offshore wind energy projects currently being built near the Atlantic coastline, citing security concerns. In a statement, the Department of the Interior said it was pausing five large-sale projects to look…
Trump suspends all large offshore wind farms under construction, threatening thousands of jobs and cheaper energy
In the latest blow for the US offshore wind industry, the Trump administration announced Monday it is suspending the federal leases for all large offshore wind projects currently under construction, citing unspecified national security risks. The…
Trump Administration Targets Offshore Wind Farms, Citing National Security Concerns
The U.S. Department of the Interior announced it would “pause” leases for five large offshore wind farms, imperiling the fast-growing clean energy industry Join Our Community of Science Lovers! I agree my information will be processed…
Trump officials halt offshore wind-farm projects over 'national security risks'
The Trump administration has said it is immediately pausing all leases for offshore wind farms already under construction, in the heaviest blow yet to an industry that the administration has relentlessly targeted throughout the year. Trump's…
Trump administration pauses 5 offshore wind projects on the East Coast
WASHINGTON(AP) — The Trump administration on Monday suspended leases for five large-scale offshore wind projects under construction along the East Coast due to what it said were national security risks identified by the Pentagon. The…
Senate Democrats cut off permitting talks after Trump's wind farm pause
Senate Democrats say they will walk away from talks about legislation to speed up energy and infrastructure construction unless the Trump administration reverses its latest attack on wind power. Sens. Sheldon Whitehouse (D-R.I.) and Martin Heinrich…
Trump administration suspends 5 wind projects off the East Coast, cites national security concerns
WASHINGTON (AP) — The Trump administration on Monday suspended leases for five large-scale offshore wind projects under construction along the East Coast due to what it said were national security risks identified by the Pentagon. The…
Trump halts five under-construction offshore wind projects, citing national security
The Interior Department paused leases for five under-construction offshore wind projects on national security grounds, marking the latest in the Trump administration's crackdown on wind energy. The department announced Monday morning that it halted…
Trump has always hated offshore wind. Now he's moving to kill it.
The Department of Interior abruptly paused the leases for five of the nation's largest proposed offshore wind projects on Monday. That effectively halts all ongoing offshore wind development in the United States. The moves come as electricity…
US Halts Offshore Wind Leases in New Setback for Industry - TT
A turbine blade is lifted onto a rack near tower sections at the Revolution Wind project assembly site in New London, Conn.)Joe Buglewicz/Bloomberg) [Stay on top of transportation news: Get TTNews in your inbox.] The U.S. is suspending leases for…
Trump admin halts 6 GW of offshore wind leases again
Two weeks after a judge struck down President Donald Trump's executive order that blocked offshore wind development, the White House is again pausing leases for five large projects, this time citing concerns over radar interference. “Today's…
Groups urge government to streamline reviews
Solar energy associations yesterday urged the government to streamline a review of solar installations to help local companies ride through an industry slump, as some large-scale solar projects above fisheries were stalled due to new environmental…
Dept of Interior: Immediate Pauses on All Five Offshore Wind Farms
Secretary of the Interior Doug Burgum strikes again. Today, we're sending notifications to the five large, offshore wind projects that are under construction that their leases will be suspended due to national security concerns. 🚨 JUST IN:…
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