Donald Trump’s crusade against offshore wind just got more serious
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Summary
The Empire Wind Project, which is being developed by Equinor, has been ordered to stop construction by the Trump administration.
While on the campaign trail, Donald Trump repeatedly attacked the environmental benefits of offshore wind and promised to prioritise oil and gas drilling.
The project, which is located off the coast of New York, started construction this month and was due for completion in 2027.
It is claimed the project did not undergo sufficient analysis by the Biden administration before being approved, and will now be subject to further review.
The US lags far behind Europe and China in deploying offshore wind, an abundant source of renewable energy.
The project had been praised for its creation of jobs and its aim to reduce pollution.