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7. Offshore wind development is a no-brainer in the race against climate change.

Reply to Historic NY (Reply #5)

Mon Sep 22, 2025, 10:54 PM

Sep 22

Especially as the industry gathers momentum and opens new possibilities with floating platforms and hydrogen generation as demonstrated in Europe and Asia. Aside from his own foolishness, ignorance and self-interest, Trump wants to destroy this industry because US leadership in the oil industry supposedly gives it (Trump) more power and leverage over energy poor countries.

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US court weighs Trump halt on Rhode Island offshore wind project [View all] riversedge Sep 22 OP

Ironic that the world' biggest bag of wind is against wind. twodogsbarking Sep 22 #1

He could power a couple windmills all by himself Bayard Sep 22 #3

It is only with the heart that one can rightly see, what is essential is invisible to the eye. twodogsbarking Sep 22 #4

More wind...... twodogsbarking Sep 22 #2

I was in RI last month Historic NY Sep 22 #5

Trump loses again the Judge lift his hold Historic NY Sep 22 #6

Offshore wind development is a no-brainer in the race against climate change. thought crime Sep 22 #7

As usual, Trump plays small ball. thought crime Sep 22 #8