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With Little Explanation, Trump Throws Wind Industry Into Chaos

The Trump administration is halting wind projects that had been approved, financed and underway — while providing little to no justification.

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Components for the ongoing construction of the Revolution Wind offshore wind farm in New London, Conn., in November.
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With Little Explanation, Trump Throws Wind Industry Into Chaos

The Trump administration is halting wind projects that had been approved, financed and underway — while providing little to no justification.

© Cj Gunther/EPA, via Shutterstock

Components for the ongoing construction of the Revolution Wind offshore wind farm in New London, Conn., in November.
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Trump Cracks Down on Bird Deaths, but Only From Wind Turbines

Critics accused the administration of a double standard, trying to stop wind projects because of potential bald eagle deaths while easing rules for oil and gas companies.

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In contradiction, Trump has sought to weaken laws that have been credited with bringing the bald eagle back from the brink of extinction.
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E.P.A. Cancels Federal Union Contracts in Push to End Collective Bargaining

President Trump has faced legal challenges from unions representing federal workers for his push to strip them of labor protections.

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The Environmental Protection Agency in Washington.
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Wind and Solar Projects Stall as Trump Cracks Down on Renewables

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 Vineyard Wind project off Martha’s Vineyard, Mass. The Interior Department has ordered its lawyers to review some projects that have already been approved.
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