The U.S. has seen a temporary halt on new wind energy projects following President Trump's executive order, which prohibits federal permits pending review. The order may also impact existing projects and contains misleading assertions about the viability of wind energy and its effects on marine life. Wind currently accounts for about 10% of U.S. electricity and plays a significant role in certain states. Advocates express concern over the implications of this order, viewing it as an unexpected setback for the wind industry, which employs over 131,000 people in the country.
Approvals for new wind energy projects in federal lands and waters are temporarily halted in the U.S. after an executive order by President Trump.
The order may threaten existing wind projects, both onshore and offshore, as federal agencies are directed to pause permits pending review.
Trump's executive order incorrectly claims that wind energy is unreliable and suggests potential harm to marine wildlife, despite evidence to the contrary.
Jason Grumet, CEO of the American Clean Power Association, says that the order goes further than anticipated in halting wind energy progress.
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