US pauses offshore wind projects over security concerns

The US has halted leases for five offshore wind projects along the Atlantic coast, citing risks such as radar interference and threats to nearby cities. The Department of the Interior announced the pause as part of a security review. President Donald Trump, a long-time opponent of wind energy, has sought to block projects since returning to office, while the Interior Department stated that wind farms have “no future” in the US grid. The move alarms renewable energy firms and state leaders, who warn that repeated policy reversals threaten jobs and economic stability as US power demand surges, driven by AI growth.
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