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Critics hammer Trump admin's 'taxpayer funded bribe' to kill massive wind energy project
This story originally appeared in Common Dreams on Mar. 23, 2026. It is shared here under a Creative Commons (CC BY-NC-ND 3.0) license. Critics slammed the Trump administration on Monday after it announced a deal to pay almost $1 billion to a…
Trump's $1B Deal to Scrap Wind Farms Sparks Energy Debate
The Trump administration has agreed to pay $1 billion to French energy giant TotalEnergies to halt construction of wind farms off the East Coast. At a time when gas prices are rising and there is a need to develop sustainable energy, the White…
Offshore wind factory could bring 500 jobs to Scotland
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Offshore wind factory could bring 500 jobs to Scotland
A major offshore wind factory – creating 500 jobs – could be built in Scotland, an energy giant has announced. Danish firm Vestas said it would fabricate major components for wind farms in Scotland if it receives further orders…
Forestry England seeks options for Northumberland wind farm
James RobinsonLocal Democracy Reporting Service Forestry England is looking into developing an offshore wind farm on land in Northumberland. The government department stressed the project, which would involve a near 50-year contract, was in its…
In a year of climate extremes, clean energy rises to the occasion
The future of New England's electricity supply — affordable, home-grown, reliable and clean — is proving itself right now in the waters off Massachusetts and Rhode Island. The turbines of South Fork Wind and Vineyard Wind powered…
Trump administration's $1B deal to stop offshore wind shows an evolution in its anti-wind strategy
The Trump administration's $1 billion payout to a French energy company to walk away from U.S. offshore wind development is a novel approach against the industry that supporters see as creative — but opponents see as foolish and extreme. The…
NC offshore wind project canceled as $1B deal shifts investment to fossil fuels
A planned offshore wind project off North Carolina's coast that could have powered roughly 300,000 homes has been scrapped after the federal government agreed to spend nearly $1 billion to halt its development, a decision that is drawing sharp…
Heat pumps for all new homes and plug-in solar in green tech drive
New homes will be constructed with solar panels and heat pumps, whilst plug-in solar will be available in shops 'within months' for existing homeowners in a bid to help rising energy costs. Ministers also unveiled proposals for energy firms to…
Swiss electricity supply can be guaranteed, says analysis
However, according to this study, the government urgently needs to take four important measures, irrespective of the long-term strategy chosen. First, Switzerland should extend the operating life of existing nuclear power plants to allow sufficient…
China's green development model wins acclaim at annual Boao Forum for Asia 2026
The world's first 20-megawatt offshore wind turbine installed in waters off East China's Fujian Province Photo: Courtesy of China Three Gorges Corporation Green development and sustainability took center stage at the Boao Forum for Asia (BFA)…
Lidl to sell plug-in solar panels in government push to cut energy bills
New homes will be built with solar panels and heat pumps, the Government has announced, with plug-in solar also set to be available in shops 'within months' for existing homeowners. This marks a renewed push for clean energy. Ministers also…
Trump administration's $1B deal to stop offshore wind shows an evolution in its anti-wind strategy
Published Mar 24, 2026 2:01 pm: Updated Mar 24, 2026 2:33 pm The Trump administration's $1 billion payout to a French energy company to walk away from U.S. offshore wind development is a novel tactic against the industry that supporters see as…
Prediction: The Next Phase of Artificial Intelligence (AI) Won't Be About Chips. Here are the Stocks That Win in 2026.
Artificial intelligence (AI) is likely to change the world as we know it. That's the headline that has had investors enthralled with AI chipmakers like Nvidia (NVDA 0.33%) and AI service companies like SoundHound (SOUN 7.69%). However, in reality…
America's Real Waste Problem: Wind and Solar Waste Is Piling Up
America has a quickly growing waste problem. I'm talking about how to dispose of or treat the vast, rapidly increasing amount of waste tied to the wind and solar energy, which the federal and various state governments have obsessed over…
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