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States Challenge Trump Administration's Halt on Wind Energy Approvals

In a significant legal move, 17 Democratic-led states and the District of Columbia have filed a lawsuit against the Trump administration, aiming to block its executive order that halts federal approvals for new wind energy projects. The lawsuit, filed in the U.S. District Court for the District of...

Duke Energy Florida Adds 300 MW with Four New Solar Projects

Duke Energy Florida has announced plans to build four new utility-scale solar energy facilities across the state, aimed at adding 300 megawatts (MW) of renewable energy to the grid. This expansion is part of the company’s broader strategy to increase its solar generation capacity and...

Renewable Energy News

New Jersey Halts Plans for Fourth Offshore Wind Farm Award

In a recent decision, New Jersey's Board of Public Utilities (BPU) opted to close its fourth round of offshore wind solicitations without awarding any bids, a significant step back for the state's ambitious offshore wind energy goals. This move follows a series of challenges and setbacks within the...

GE Vernova to Supply 100+ Turbines for Texas Wind Farms

GE Vernova, a leading global energy technology company, has announced a significant agreement with renewable energy developer RWE to provide over 100 of its advanced wind turbines to two major wind farms in Texas. The deal, which includes the delivery of 109 turbines to the Honey Mesquite wind farm...

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Federal Funding to Protect Nunavut's Coastal Communities from Climate Change

The Canadian government has announced significant federal funding to help safeguard Nunavut's coastal communities from the impacts of climate change. This financial support comes at a crucial time as these communities face rising temperatures, melting ice, and increasingly severe weather events,...

Scientists Fear Loss of Climate Data Under Trump

In the wake of the tumultuous political climate during Donald Trump's presidency, scientists across the United States have expressed deep concern about the potential loss of crucial climate data. These fears emerged from a broader apprehension that, in the midst of political upheaval, the progress...

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Trump Visits Georgia: Denial of Climate Crisis Post-Hurricane Helene

In a recent visit to Georgia following the devastating impacts of Hurricane Helene, former President Donald Trump made headlines by denying the reality of climate change. His remarks come at a time when communities are grappling with the aftermath of severe weather events, raising questions about leadership, accountability, and the future of climate policy in the United States.

The Context of Hurricane Helene

Hurricane Helene made landfall on the southeastern coast, causing extensive damage in...