Federal agencies have recently issued a barrage of restrictions that could halt construction of solar and wind farms on public and private lands.

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The agency asked five climate skeptics to write a report criticizing the consensus on global warming. Scientists are pointing out its errors.

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Industry groups said the directive could create new delays and bottlenecks for renewable energy projects across the country.

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