The Pentagon is blocking more than 150 wind projects over drone fears
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The Trump administration claims wind turbines pose a national security threat. The industry says it’s pure politics.
The Trump administration claims wind turbines pose a national security threat. The industry says it's pure politics.
The Pentagon is blocking more than 150 wind projects over drone fears
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Clean energy journalism for a cooler tomorrow
The Trump administration claims wind turbines pose a national security threat. The industry says it’s pure politics.

The Trump administration claims wind turbines pose a national security threat. The industry says it's pure politics.

The year-long freeze affects 44GW of capacity and has cost developers $2 billion. Wind industry says it is politically motivated.…

Trump has been hostile to renewable energy, particularly offshore wind, and prioritizes fossil fuels to produce electricity.

The Trump administration has long opposed wind power, most often citing cost and reliability concerns.

No executive order, no public ruling — just silence. The Defense Department stopped countersigning wind farm approvals in August…

A coalition of renewable energy groups is suing Pentagon officials over their failure to complete national security reviews for…

Pentagon Says Drones Can Hide in Wind Farms, Freezing 155 Wind Projects

The Pentagon froze 155 wind projects in 24 states, claiming drones can hide in wind farms

Trump cites national security to stop offshore wind development. Here's what to know

Trump cites national security to stop offshore wind development. Here’s what to know

En Texas, Colorado y Washington, 155 proyectos eólicos han sido suspendidos porque el Pentágono teme que sus turbinas interfieran con los radares militares y dificulten la detección de misiles