On Monday, President Donald Trump froze all new offshore wind leases on the outer continental shelf, fulfilling his campaign promise to curb renewable energy expansion and drawing scrutiny from industry leaders and environmental groups, The Hill reported.
The move blocks the issuance of new or renewed leases but leaves existing agreements for wind, oil, and gas.
The president has consistently criticized offshore wind development, claiming it threatens birds and whales. Although recent surveys suggest that most Americans favor expanding renewable sources, Trump has maintained that offshore turbines pose risks to marine life and coastal communities.
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