Major Wind Farm Cancellation Signals tough times for U.S. Green Energy
Douglas McIntyre discusses the cancellation of Total Energy’s wind farm off the New York coast, which has been attributed in part to concerns about federal support under incoming President Donald Trump. Wind energy, critical for combating climate change, faces high development costs and limited financing, further delaying progress. The cancellation highlights risks to green energy goals, with potential reliance on oil and coal increasing as other renewables struggle to fill the gap.
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