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Benedict Collins

Trump administration blocks 30GW of wind power citing national security – Department of Defense obstructing negotiations, meetings, and sign-offs in attempt to stall the ‘worst form of energy’

US President Donald Trump reacts before delivering his inaugural address after being sworn in inside the Rotunda of the US Capitol in Washington, DC, on January 20, 2025. .
  • The Trump administration has stalled 165 onshore wind farms
  • The wind farms could have powered 15 million homes
  • Trump is pushing for new fossil fuel projects and cancelling renewables

The Trump administration has blocked the development of 165 wind farms across the United States, citing national security risks in its reasoning.

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