CLIMATE ONE: Trump Breaks Wind?

It’s no secret that President Trump is not a fan of wind energy. As a matter of fact, he signed an executive order on his first day back in office that paused leasing for any new or renewed offshore wind energy projects and required the re-evaluation of all wind projects. This has thrown uncertainty into the entire industry, which already had supply chain and local opposition issues even before the new administration took office. 

Meanwhile, wind projects — especially offshore — have seen a decade-long boom in Europe, where the U.S. is already 15 years behind. Will the hostile policy from the Trump administration end the wind industry in this country? 

This episode features reporting from Ben Berke of The Public’s Radio.

Guests: 

Clare Fieseler, Reporter, Canary Media

Jed Welder, Owner, Trinity Farms 

Barbara Kates-Garnick, Professor of Practice, The Fletcher School, Tufts University

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