Trump Is Not Responsible for All the Failures of Offshore Wind in the U.S.
Some observers are criticizing the decline of the US offshore wind industry, pointing to changes in federal policies during Donald Trump’s second presidency. However, the reality is quite complex, and the recent difficulties faced by Danish developer Orsted in the US exemplify larger issues affecting the industry as a whole. Orsted made headlines again on […]
Trump administration stops offshore wind project in Rhode Island
Trump Administration Halts Wind Energy Projects in Rhode Island On Friday, the Trump administration ordered a suspension of all activities related to wind energy projects in Rhode Island, affecting power generation for around 350,000 homes. The Office of Marine Energy Management (BOEM) issued a letter to Ørsted, the Danish firm managing the project. The work […]
Trump Administration Ends Major Offshore Wind Initiative
DOI Halts Offshore Wind Projects Amid Energy Policy Shift On Friday, the Daily Caller News Foundation reported that the Department of the Interior (DOI) has swiftly halted all operations related to significant offshore wind energy initiatives. Specifically, the Office of Marine Energy Management (BOEM) has paused activities for “Revolution Wind” projects situated off the coasts […]
David Blackmon: The True Face of Offshore Wind is Revealed
Wind Energy Challenges Facing Ørsted Green energy projects seem to be facing rapid challenges, perhaps faster than some might expect. On August 11, 2025, Ørsted, Denmark’s prominent offshore wind company, made a surprising announcement. They revealed plans to support their U.S. offshore efforts by addressing significant rights issues, potentially raising around 60 billion Danish kroner […]
California Republicans commend Trump for bringing back offshore oil drilling.
California Republicans Praise Trump Administration for Oil Project Restart Top Republicans in the California Senate have expressed their support for the Trump administration’s decision to intervene and restart operations in what they call the state’s “Oil Goldmine.” This comes after Sen. Adam Schiff prominently opposed the project, which has been on hold since a significant […]
Delaware GOP uses Coldplay concert meme in fight over offshore wind energy
Delaware Republicans are leveraging the current “Cold Play Concert Case” meme to take jabs at the state’s Democratic majority, coinciding with growing support for the state’s first offshore wind project. In this meme, “Delaware Democrats” replaces former astronomer CEO Andy Byron, echoing sentiments from wind power advocates. The meme features an inset that reportedly highlights […]
New York pauses offshore wind power projects due to Trump’s objections.
The New York State Public Services Commission (PSC) has halted the approval process for new power lines intended to channel offshore wind energy to New York City. This decision stems from President Trump’s opposition to such projects, according to the commission. This move poses significant challenges for the state’s Green Energy Act, impacting the momentum […]
Fishermen in New York City urge Trump to reconsider the offshore wind farm approval granted during the Biden administration.
Commercial fishing workers have asked President Trump to reconsider a wind project off the Long Island coast, voicing concerns that the Green Energy Initiative could disrupt their industry. On Tuesday, business and environmental groups convened at the Fulton Fish Market Cooperative in the Bronx to discuss how the proposed wind power could negatively impact both […]
Companies and environmental advocates aim to halt New York’s Empire Wind One offshore wind initiative
It’s uncharted territory out there. In an unusual collaboration, businesses and environmentalists are coming together in court to protest a significant offshore project in New York, claiming it threatens both commercial fishing and local marine ecosystems. “A decade ago, we warned about the effects on fishermen and fisheries, but the state ignored us,” stated Bonnie […]
Tons of cocaine valued in the millions seized by the U.S. Navy in an offshore drug operation
Major Drug Bust in the Eastern Pacific The US Navy and Coast Guard recently detained three individuals involved in drug smuggling after they attempted to transport over 7,850 pounds of cocaine in the Eastern Pacific, as reported by the Navy on Thursday. This operation took place on Sunday, based on a tip-off from a Navy […]