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Trump has vowed to kill offshore wind in the US. Will he succeed?

Trump vows to end offshore wind projects, but major companies brace for a fight, pledging cooperation with Congress.

By Wayne Parry10 Nov 2024The Associated Press
FILE - Turbines operate at the Block Island Wind Farm, Dec. 7, 2023, off the coast of Block Island, R.I. (AP Photo/Julia Nikhinson, File)
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Biden administration races to shell out billions for clean energy as election nears

Biden's admin speeds up clean energy projects, aiming to secure climate legacy before term ends amid potential Trump return.

By Jennifer Mcdermott and Matthew Daly18 Oct 2024The Associated Press
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Gusts of activity underway by friends, foes of offshore wind energy projects in NJ, NY

Shore towns spanning much of New Jersey's 127-mile coastline wrote to the state's Board of Public Utilities, saying the proposed Atlantic Shores wind...

By Wayne Parry25 Apr 2024The Associated Press
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The United States has its first large offshore wind farm, with more to come

America’s first commercial-scale offshore wind farm is officially open, a long-awaited moment that helps pave the way for a succession of large wind...

By Jennifer Mcdermott14 Mar 2024The Associated Press

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