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Trump threatens to launch policy stopping construction of offshore windmills


Published on 2025-01-07 23:00:57 - MSN
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  • President-elect Trump continued his criticism of the offshore wind industry Tuesday, promising to support policies that would prevent wind turbines from being built during his administration. At a press conference,

The article discusses former President Donald Trump's threat to implement a policy that would halt the construction of offshore wind turbines if he were to return to office. Trump's comments were made during a rally in South Carolina, where he criticized the Biden administration's support for offshore wind projects, claiming they are detrimental to the environment and marine life, particularly citing the deaths of whales. He promised to issue an executive order on his first day back in office to stop these projects, arguing that they are expensive, ineffective, and environmentally harmful. This stance aligns with his broader criticism of renewable energy initiatives, favoring instead fossil fuels like coal, oil, and natural gas. The article also notes that Trump's claims about wind turbines causing whale deaths lack scientific backing, as experts have not found a direct link between the two.

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