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Science May 20

How Denmark's wind and solar investments shield it from global energy turmoil

By Malcom Brabant, Trine Villemann

Politics May 04

U.S. President Trump participates in a Small Business Summit at the White House
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Why the Trump administration is paying billions to abandon wind farms

Lawmakers from both parties are raising concerns about the Trump administration's spending decisions. In the latest example, the administration said it will pay nearly $1 billion to energy companies to abandon plans to build two wind farms off the U.S.

By Liz Landers, Doug Adams

Nation Mar 14

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Construction finishes on a major Massachusetts offshore wind farm, the first during Trump's time in office

Offshore construction was completed Friday night on Vineyard Wind with the installation of the final blades, Craig Gilvarg, a spokesperson for the project, said Saturday.

By Jennifer McDermott, Associated Press

Nation Jan 15

Wind turbine blades spin with the Gulf Coast Growth Ventures (GCGV) Petrochemical Complex in the background, in Gregory
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How Trump's attack on wind power is impacting the energy industry

A federal judge cleared the way for construction to resume on an offshore wind power project in New York. It's the second time this week a court ruled against the Trump administration's efforts to kill new wind power facilities. Wind…

By Miles O'Brien, Will Toubman

Nation Dec 22

FILE PHOTO: Rotor blades and other parts for for the ongoing construction of the Revolution Wind in New London
Trump administration pauses 5 offshore wind projects on the East Coast, citing security concerns

The action comes two weeks after a federal judge struck down Trump's executive order blocking wind energy projects, saying the effort to halt virtually all leasing of wind farms on federal lands and waters was "arbitrary and capricious."…

By Matthew Daly, Associated Press

Sep 22

Judge lifts Trump's halt of nearly complete offshore wind energy project

By Jennifer McDermott, Matthew Daly, Associated Press

A federal judge ruled Monday that a nearly complete offshore wind project halted by the administration can resume, dealing President Donald Trump a setback in his ongoing effort to restrict the U.S. offshore wind industry.

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Sep 16

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Economic fallout mounts as Trump halts near-finished wind power project

By Amna Nawaz, Jackson Hudgins

Last month, the Trump administration abruptly halted construction on a nearly completed $6 billion, 65-turbine wind farm off the coast of New England, known as Revolution Wind. The holdup has put thousands out of work and raises big questions about…

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Aug 29

Trump administration cancels $679 million in funding for offshore wind projects

By Matthew Daly, Associated Press

The Transportation Department on Friday canceled $679 million in federal funding for a dozen offshore wind projects, the latest attack by the Trump administration on the reeling U.S. offshore wind industry.

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Aug 25

Democratic governors demand Trump resume offshore wind project near Rhode Island

By Jennifer McDermott, Associated Press

The Democratic governors of Rhode Island and Connecticut, members of Congress and union workers are calling on the Trump administration to allow a major offshore wind project to move forward.

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Jul 31

Trump administration cancels plans for new wind energy projects in federal waters

By Jennifer McDermott, Associated Press

The Trump administration is canceling plans to use large areas of federal waters for new offshore wind development. It's the latest step to suppress the industry in the United States.

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