Summary
A judge in Massachusetts declared President Donald Trump's order to stop offshore wind projects unlawful. This decision allows the Revolution Wind project, a major wind energy initiative, to continue.
Key Facts
- A federal judge overturned President Trump's executive order stopping offshore wind projects.
- Revolution Wind, a nearly $6 billion project, was halted due to this order.
- The court found the order unconstitutional, allowing the wind project to proceed.
- Revolution Wind aims to power approximately 350,000 homes in Rhode Island and Connecticut.
- Judge Lamberth stated the halt caused significant financial harm, costing $2.3 million each day.
- About 70% of the wind turbines for the project were already installed.
- President Trump has criticized wind energy, claiming it is costly and harms the environment.
