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Trump administration halts five under-construction offshore wind projects, citing national security
The Department of the Interior halted five large offshore wind projects citing national security and radar interference concerns from classified Department of War reports.
- On Monday, the Trump administration said it is immediately pausing leases for U.S. East Coast offshore wind projects under construction, halting ongoing work and billions in prior investment.
- Citing recently completed classified reports, DOI said the Department of War identified national security risks and unclassified reports noted offshore turbines cause radar "clutter".
- Interior identified Atlantic Coast projects affected, including Vineyard Wind 1, Revolution Wind, Coastal Virginia Offshore Wind, Sunrise Wind and Empire Wind, while Rep. Joe Courtney highlighted Pentagon reviews finding no adverse DoD impacts.
- DOI ordered agencies to work with leaseholders and state partners to assess risks, while observers expect likely legal challenges after a recent federal judge's rejection of a presidential order.
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The US administration has announced the immediate suspension of all offshore wind projects under construction, affecting five parks along the east coast. ...
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Trump pulls plug on wind projects that elevate threat to Americans * WorldNetDaily * by Bob Unruh
Source link It seems that multiple reports have confirmed that those massive wind turbine blades used in offshore energy projects interfere with American radar programs that watch for approaching threats. They create “clutter” and actually can obscure legitimate threats. In fact, a 2024 Department of Energy report, under Joe Biden, found while the radar threshold for
Interior Halts Offshore Wind Projects for National Security
·Washington, United States
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