RFK Jr. criticizes offshore wind farms for their negative impact on marine life while advocating for whales and ostriches, stating they are not economically sensible.
RFK Jr. Advocates Protection for Whales and Ostriches Robert F. Kennedy Jr. is making headlines with two surprising causes—whales and ostriches. Recently, he voiced his concerns about nearly 400 ostriches at risk due to avian flu in Canada. But on Sunday, he took his advocacy a step further, arguing that offshore windmills should be banned […]
Biden’s Aspirations for Offshore Wind Are Sinking as Trump Undermines the Industry
The offshore wind sector is reversing some of the policies from the Biden administration that aimed to enhance American marine industry, as President Trump brings back old policies. During his presidency, Joe Biden advocated for a robust expansion of offshore wind energy. However, many of the initiatives his administration supported, including subsidies and favorable regulations, […]
Federal judge plans to reject Trump administration’s request to dismiss lawsuit regarding wind project restrictions
Federal Judge Rejects Trump’s Motion in Wind Energy Lawsuit A federal judge in Massachusetts announced on Wednesday that he would reject a request from the Trump administration to dismiss a lawsuit concerning a blockage of a wind energy project. This legal challenge, led by New York Attorney General Leticia James, involves 17 states and Washington, […]
Three-year-old girl dies when trampoline lifted by unexpected strong wind
Reports indicate that a 3-year-old lost her life after being hurled from a trampoline that was swept into the air by an unexpected gust of wind in a British backyard last month. Felicity Kekin mentioned that during a hearing on Thursday, officials and witnesses described how a “mini tornado” lifted a netted trampoline over a […]
Large Offshore Wind Project Stalled
Recent reports indicate that a significant offshore wind project planned off the coast of New Jersey is being scrapped, following the developer securing a key Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) permit in March. Atlantic Shores filed to terminate its contract with state utility regulators on June 4, aiming to provide electricity for New Jersey. The company […]
Trump Urges UK to Focus on Oil Production Instead of Wind Turbines
Trump Urges UK to Increase Oil Drilling In a recent statement, US President Donald Trump encouraged the UK to focus more on drilling for oil instead of investing in wind energy. This comes just weeks after a trade agreement between the US and the UK was finalized. On his social media platform, Trump expressed, “Our […]
Uncommon May nor’easter affects Northeast before holiday weekend, bringing wind and rain
Storm Impacts the Northeast Ahead of Memorial Day Weekend A rare May nor’easter swept through the northeast on Thursday, bringing rain to millions just as many are gearing up for the Memorial Day weekend. Oddly enough, it’s not unusual to see such weather shifts this time of year. This system stems from a low-pressure area […]
Trump Removes Restrictions on NY Wind Farm to Support Gas Pipeline Proposals
Trump Administration Resumes Major Offshore Wind Project President Donald Trump’s administration has lifted the work stoppage on a significant offshore wind farm project, potentially revitalizing plans for a gas pipeline. This Empire Wind Project, valued at $5 billion, is situated off the coast of New York. Reportedly, Norwegian company Equinor has announced that construction can […]
Trump administration permits New York wind farm project to continue building after intervention from Hochul and Adams
The Trump administration lifted a suspension order on Monday that was jeopardizing over 1,000 jobs related to a wind farm project off Long Island. Construction at the Empire Wind 1 site had been halted since April 16 after the Interior Bureau determined that the Biden administration had effectively expressed approval for the project and its […]
Hochul announces that the Trump administration will permit the large offshore wind project in New York to proceed.
The Trump administration is set to allow significant offshore wind initiatives to help provide power for New York, according to Gov. Kathy Hochul (D-N.Y.) on Monday. Recently, Interior Secretary Doug Burgham paused the project, stating that the Biden administration hadn’t given it a thorough review. However, Hochul mentioned in a post on X that she […]