President Trump halts offshore wind project on his first day in office, citing environmental concerns and the impact on wildlife. The executive order withdraws Outer Continental Shelf for wind energy leasing and reviews the permitting process for such projects. Officials believe that the pause could lead to a decrease in whale deaths off the East Coast, as offshore wind facilities pose threats to marine animals like North Atlantic Right Whales. Experts have expressed concerns about large-scale wind projects off North Carolina’s coast, highlighting issues such as higher electricity costs, job losses, impacts on fishing and tourism, and risks to marine birds and animals. The Biden administration had plans for 32 offshore wind facilities along the East Coast, overlooking potential risks to marine mammals. The NOAA insists there is no evidence linking offshore wind development to whale deaths, attributing them instead to vessel strikes, fishing gear entanglements, and climate change. The Trump administration’s order aims to conduct a comprehensive review of federal wind leasing and permitting practices, considering the environmental impacts on wildlife and the economic costs associated with intermittent electricity generation. This decision has sparked debate over the future of offshore wind projects and their effects on wildlife and coastal communities.
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