The Trump administration halted construction on a nearly complete offshore wind project near Rhode Island as the White House continues to attack the battered U.S. offshore wind industry that scientists say is crucial to the urgent fight against climate change.
What You Need To Know
The Trump administration has halted construction on an offshore wind project near Rhode Island that is 80% complete
The Bureau of Ocean Energy Management issued the order despite the project having all required federal and state permits
This move is part of President Trump's efforts to prioritize fossil fuels over renewable energy
Revolution Wind, expected to be operational next year, is set to be Rhode Island and Connecticut's first commercial-scale offshore wind farm
Danish wind farm developer Orsted say