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Healey to veto new offshore wind projects if they will not lower bills: UK chancellor’s plans add to concerns government is moving away from pro-renewables ...
theguardian.com/environment/2026/oct/31/john-healey-chancellor-offshore-wind-projects-veto

SNP ministers were warned oil and gas slump driving renewables investment out of Scotland
scotsman.com/news/politics/snp-ministers-were-warned-oil-and-gas-slump-is-driving-renewables-investment-out-of-scotland-9309724

Against the wind: despite Trump’s attacks, unions are fighting for good US clean energy jobs
theguardian.com/us-news/2026/aug/23/wind-energy-unions-trump

Green energy will have the last laugh — because of Trump: The president has unintentionally set off an international scramble for renewable energy due to his war ...
salon.com/2026/05/16/green-energy-will-have-the-last-laugh-because-of-trump/

Key FactsGlobal Shift to Renewables Fueled by Iran Conflict
May 16, 2026 · Reading time: ~45 sec.
Summary created with AI assistance · Source: salon.com
Summary created with AI assistance · Source: salon.com
- The Iran war caused the largest oil supply disruption ever, sparking a severe international energy crisis.
- Dramatic cost reductions in solar, wind, and battery storage have made renewables the cheapest energy sources available.
- More than 60 countries are developing tailored roadmaps to accelerate the transition away from fossil fuels.
- Despite Trump's fossil fuel push, major powers like China, the EU, and Saudi Arabia are rapidly expanding clean energy.
the largest supply disruption in the history of the global oil market.— International Energy Agency (IEA) – described the Iran-related oil crisis as 'the largest supply disruption in the history of the global oil market'.
Energy Dept. adds ‘climate change’ and ‘emissions’ to banned words list | It is the latest in a series of Trump administration efforts to dispute ...
politico.com/news/2025/09/28/energy-department-climate-change-emissions-banned-words-00583649

US intends to cancel $13 billion in funds for green energy: It was not immediately clear which funds were being targeted. President Donald Trump dismissed ...
yahoo.com/news/articles/us-intends-cancel-13-billion-170146375.html

Despite federal setbacks, California will build out offshore wind: The Trump administration canceled nearly half a billion dollars in funding for California's ...
latimes.com/environment/story/2025-09-18/despite-federal-setbacks-california-is-staying-the-course-on-offshore-wind

'Dumbest People in History': Critics Shred Trump Energy Department Comments on Wind, Solar
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Energy Secretary Attacks Offshore Wind and Dismisses Climate Change: Chris Wright, who travels to Europe next week to promote American gas, called climate change ...
nytimes.com/2025/09/05/climate/wright-energy-offshore-wind-turbines.html

Trump kills $18.6B in clean energy projects, raises electricity bills: President Donald Trump and his Republican allies are blocking new power plants ...
houstonchronicle.com/business/columnists/tomlinson/article/trump-kills-18-6b-clean-energy-projects-raises-21018312.php

Trump cancels $679 million in federal funding for offshore wind projects: The Trump administration said on Friday it was cancelling $679 million in federal ...
reuters.com/sustainability/climate-energy/trump-cancels-679-million-federal-funding-offshore-wind-projects-2025-08-29/

Trump admin issues stop-work order for offshore wind project: Project was 80 percent complete and was slated to power more than 350,000 homes.
arstechnica.com/science/2025/08/trump-admin-issues-stop-work-order-for-offshore-wind-project/

In wind-powered Iowa, U.S. energy secretary calls for ending wind, solar energy incentives
desmoinesregister.com/story/news/politics/2025/08/14/chris-wright-energy-secretary-solar-energy-wind-tax-credits-should-end-ames-national-lab/85659260007/

The Doublespeak of Energy Secretary Chris Wright: In his confirmation hearing, the Liberty Energy founder pledged broad support for renewable energy ...
propublica.org/article/energy-secretary-chris-wright-climate-change-double-speak-oil-gas-trump

U.S. Department of Energy identifies NREL campus near Golden as potential site for massive data center
denverpost.com/2025/04/04/nrel-golden-colorado-ai-data-center/

The Doublespeak of Energy Secretary Chris Wright: In his confirmation hearing, the Liberty Energy founder pledged broad support for renewable energy ...
propublica.org/article/energy-secretary-chris-wright-climate-change-double-speak-oil-gas-trump

Trump, Zeldin, and Wright Want to Set America’s Rivers on Fire Again: The Trump administration is trying to turn back the clock on environmental and climate ...
billmckibben.substack.com/p/trying-their-darnedest-to-make-america

Energy Secretary Makes Clear Trump 'Ready to Sacrifice' Communities and Climate | Common Dreams
commondreams.org/news/chris-wright-trump

Solar Energy, Criticized by Trump, Claims Big U.S. Gain in 2024: The added capacity for the year was the most from any single source in more than two decades.
nytimes.com/2025/03/11/business/energy-environment/solar-energy-trump-record.html

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