‘Why take those jobs away?’: the unionized workers decrying Trump’s war on wind
Summary
President Donald Trump has taken several actions to stop or delay wind energy projects, including issuing orders and paying companies to cancel wind leases. These actions have caused job uncertainty and concern among union workers involved in building wind farms.Key Facts
- President Trump has issued executive orders to halt wind-energy leases and permits.
- The administration has issued stop-work orders for wind projects under construction.
- Over $2.6 billion has been paid to companies to cancel wind energy leases.
- Hundreds of union workers involved in wind projects have been affected by these actions.
- A union electrician described the stress and job uncertainty caused by stop-work orders.
- The Revolution Wind Project is over 90% complete and will power over 350,000 homes.
- The Trump administration abandoned a court challenge to freeze all wind project permits.
- Union leaders say wind projects provide good jobs and help reduce carbon emissions.
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