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Germany news
fromThe Local Germany
6 hours ago

Giant wind turbine rises in Brandenburg, taking on far-right headwinds

A 365-metre wind turbine in Lusatia will generate power for 7,500 households using high-altitude winds, supporting Germany’s shift from coal and nuclear.
fromTruthout
3 days ago

Trump Admin Cites National Security to Pause Permits for TX Wind Energy Projects

Dozens of wind projects in Texas are in limbo after the U.S. Department of Defense paused issuing routine federal permits citing national security concerns, a move that experts say expands the Trump administration's crusade against wind energy. According to data collected by the American Clean Power Association, 54 Texas wind projects are waiting for the department to review development plans to ensure that turbines don't interfere with military operations. It's part of a broader nationwide logjam that has ensnared 165 onshore wind projects, a figure first reported by the Financial Times.
Environment
Environment
fromEsquire
2 weeks ago

Trump's Weird Obsession with Windmills Has Officially Gone Too Far

The U.S. administration has halted wind farm projects citing national security concerns, particularly regarding radar interference.
#trump-administration
Environment
fromArs Technica
2 weeks ago

Trump administration cites national security in stalling 165 wind farms

The Trump administration is intensifying efforts to halt wind energy projects, citing national security concerns and targeting both private and public lands.
Environment
fromwww.theguardian.com
3 weeks ago

Trump administration blocks US wind energy projects in switch to oil and gas

The Trump administration blocked two US wind energy projects, redirecting funds to oil and gas while promoting energy security and affordability.
#clean-energy
Environment
fromwww.theguardian.com
4 weeks ago

Federal judge blocks Trump administration restrictions on wind and solar projects

A federal judge ruled against Trump administration actions hindering clean energy development, issuing a preliminary injunction to protect solar and wind projects.
#solar-energy
Environment
fromZDNET
1 month ago

I tested a portable wind turbine for 2 years: Why it's my backup, not a solar replacement

Solar power generation is becoming more accessible with plug-in systems, while wind energy remains unpredictable and challenging to harness.
Environment
fromZDNET
1 month ago

I tested a portable wind turbine for 2 years: Why it's my backup, not a solar replacement

Solar power generation is becoming more accessible with plug-in systems, while wind energy remains unpredictable and challenging to harness.
SF politics
fromAxios
1 month ago

Exclusive: Wind projects delayed as Trump's Pentagon reviews stall

At least 30 onshore wind farm projects are stalled due to Pentagon paperwork, affecting 7.5 gigawatts of capacity.
Environment
fromThe Atlantic
2 months ago

Spain's Wind Towns Are Thriving

Spain's Castilla-La Mancha region demonstrates how communities can successfully integrate wind farms into their landscape and economy when they maintain guiding roles in renewable energy project implementation.
Germany news
fromwww.dw.com
3 months ago

Germany news: Bounty offered over Berlin power grid attack

Germany offers €1 million reward after arson on high-voltage cables caused widespread Berlin blackout, prompting infrastructure security concerns and debate over crisis response.
US politics
fromwww.mediaite.com
4 months ago

Trump Claims China Doesn't Have Any Windmills But It Has the Most In the World

China operates roughly 444,000 MW of wind capacity—about 44% of the global total—and is the world's leader in wind energy.
fromwww.dw.com
4 months ago

How clean energy could save us trillions DW 01/07/2026

In the rolling hills of southeast Queensland, Australia, farmer and businessman Brent Finlay stands beneath turbines so tall they rival skyscrapers. "There's a lift inside that takes about 12 minutes to go from the bottom to the top," he said, pointing skyward. Forty-five of the giant turbines that now dot his property are part of the massive MacIntyre Wind Farm which will soon generate enough electricity to power 700,000 homes.
Environment
fromwww.theguardian.com
4 months ago

People are wrestling with the burden': Japan pivots to focus on nuclear power maximisation' alongside renewables

The stillness of a bitterly cold afternoon is broken by the swish, swoosh of three 50m-long blades, adjusting automatically to the tiniest shift in the direction of a dependable westerly wind that keeps them turning day and night. From here, up on a mountain ridge in rural Fukushima prefecture in north-east Japan, the wind turbines stretch for miles. In the distance, you can see the outlines of the reactor buildings at the Fukushima Daiichi nuclear power plant, which is in the slow process of being decommissioned at a cost so far of $35bn (26bn) almost 15 years since it suffered a triple meltdown after being struck by a magnitude-9.0 earthquake and a 15m (49ft) tsunami.
Environment
Environment
fromTechCrunch
5 months ago

Interest in Spoor's bird monitoring AI software is soaring | TechCrunch

Spoor uses computer vision and AI to detect and identify birds up to 2.5 km away, enabling wind farms to reduce collisions by adjusting turbine operations.
fromwww.theguardian.com
5 months ago

US judge strikes down Trump order blocking wind energy projects

A federal judge on Monday struck down Donald Trump's executive order blocking wind energy projects, saying the effort to halt virtually all leasing of windfarms on federal lands and waters was arbitrary and capricious and violated US law. Judge Patti Saris of the US district court for the district of Massachusetts vacated Trump's 20 January executive order blocking wind energy projects and declared it unlawful.
US politics
fromLos Angeles Times
5 months ago

Federal judge strikes down Trump's order blocking development of wind energy

The president said such leases "may lead to grave harm" including negative effects on national security, transportation and commercial interests, among other justifications. U.S. District Judge Patti B. Saris, for the District of Massachusetts, ruled that the ban is "arbitrary and capricious and contrary to law," and said the concern about "grave harm" was insufficient to justify the immense scope of a moratorium on all wind energy.
US politics
Environment
fromwww.twincities.com
5 months ago

Federal judge throws out Trump order blocking development of wind energy

A federal judge vacated and declared unlawful President Trump's executive order pausing wind energy leasing and permitting as arbitrary, capricious, and in violation of U.S. law.
Environment
fromwww.independent.co.uk
7 months ago

Wind farms paid to turn off power in 1bn racket' pushing up bills

Insufficient grid infrastructure forces UK wind farms to be paid to curtail production, increasing consumer energy costs as operators pay for alternative generation.
US politics
fromSlate Magazine
8 months ago

Trump Uses Mortgage Fraud Accusations to Delegitimize the Fed

Trump seeks to undermine Fed independence using fraud allegations against Governor Lisa Cook while expanding National Guard law enforcement and attacking the wind energy industry.
Environment
fromTruthout
9 months ago

Trump Admin Is Using Environmental Protections to Throttle Renewable Energy

The Department of the Interior is imposing stricter reviews and limits on wind and solar projects on federal land, rescinding offshore wind areas.
#donald-trump
US politics
fromHigh Country News
9 months ago

The Trump team sets double standard on migratory bird rules - High Country News

The Trump administration allows industrial sectors to kill migratory birds while targeting wind energy for stricter regulations.
Europe news
fromIrish Independent
10 months ago

EU Commission warns Ireland of court action and fines over wind, water and methane failures

Ireland has failed to implement regulations for faster renewable energy planning procedures, risking legal action and financial sanctions.
fromHomebuilding
10 months ago

Ed Miliband plans to make home wind turbines easier than ever

The government wants to make it simpler for homeowners to install wind turbines in gardens or on rooftops by potentially removing the need for planning permission entirely for small-scale systems.
Environment
fromBoston.com
10 months ago

Nantucket reaches $10.5 million settlement with GE after turbine blade falls into water

The settlement creates a Community Claims Fund to compensate local businesses and residents for 'economic harm.' The Town and County of Nantucket announced the settlement agreement, funds from which will go towards compensating the town and local businesses for losses from the incident.
Miscellaneous
Environment
fromwww.theguardian.com
10 months ago

Ed Miliband would let a turbine farm destroy Bronte country. We need net zero,but at what cost? | Simon Jenkins

The construction of the Calderdale Energy Park would significantly alter the unique Yorkshire landscape described in Wuthering Heights.
fromArchDaily
10 months ago

Spin It to Win It: Deadline Extended for the Global WinDesign Challenge

Enel launched the 'WinDesign' contest, inviting engineering, architecture, and design professionals to create wind turbine designs that harmonize with landscapes and support energy transition.
Miscellaneous
Washington DC
fromBrooklyn Eagle
11 months ago

Federal judge to deny Trump administration's motion to dismiss lawsuit over block on wind projects

A federal judge is poised to deny the Trump administration's motion to dismiss a lawsuit challenging the blockade of wind energy projects.
NYC LGBT
fromBrooklyn Eagle
11 months ago

Brooklyn Pride Parade, other Pride events this Saturday

Brooklyn Pride Parade on June 14 showcases community spirit and entertainment.
Trump's offshore wind permit pause impacts significant energy projects in Sunset Park.
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