Trump Administration Pauses 5 Wind Projects Off East Coast

The Trump administration is pausing leases for five large-scale offshore wind projects under construction along the East Coast. President Trump has not been shy about his disdain for wind energy. But the administration says it’s pausing the offshore projects because of national security risks identified by the Pentagon. A statement from the Interior secretary did not offer any details about those risks. The administration said the pause will give it time to address the security risks, while proponents of wind and renewable energy slammed the announcement.