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Trump's order to halt offshore wind project overturned, Orsted to restart work soon The Interior Department had ordered Orsted on Aug. 22 to halt construction on Revolution Wind off the coast of Rhode Island and Connecticut.

Trump's order to halt offshore wind project overturned, Orsted to restart work | via CNBC

Trump's point man on energy calls offshore wind disruption a unique case The former fracking exec offered a peek into his upcoming moves and current thinking in a chat with Axios.

Energy Secretary Chris Wright said in an exclusive interview that freezing offshore wind projects doesn't make America a risky place to invest — but he wants Congress to overhaul permitting to make other infrastructure easier to advance. | via Axios

Connecticut and Rhode Island file for injunction to restart Revolution Wind The states argue in their motion that Revolution Wind is “real, fully permitted, and nearly complete.”

Connecticut and Rhode Island file for injunction to restart Revolution Wind | Utility Dive

U.S. Wind accuses Trump administration of using "political pressure" to halt Maryland turbine project A Maryland wind energy company is accusing the Trump administration of blocking its planned wind farm off the coast of Ocean City through "political pressure".

U.S. Wind accuses Trump administration of using "political pressure" to halt Maryland turbine project - CBS Baltimore

Offshore wind has no future in the U.S. under Trump administration, Interior Secretary says It is the clearest statement yet from a senior Trump administration official that the president aims to shut down the offshore wind industry in the U.S.

Offshore wind has no future in U.S. under Trump, Interior Secretary says

Scientists tap ‘secret’ fresh water near Cape Cod — raising hopes for a thirsty world An icy landscape near the area of Cape Cod has melted which has led to the discovery of fresh water.

Scientists tap ‘secret’ fresh water near Cape Cod — raising hopes for a thirsty world

Panama’s ocean lifeline vanishes for the first time in 40 years Every year, Panama’s Pacific coast benefits from powerful seasonal winds that drive nutrient-rich waters to the surface, sustaining fisheries and protecting coral reefs. But in 2025, for the first tim...

Panama’s ocean lifeline vanishes for the first time in 40 years | ScienceDaily

Offshore wind giant Orsted gets green light for survival plan after Trump blocks project Danish energy group Orsted on Friday received approval from shareholders for its $9.4 billion rights issue.

Denmark's Orsted gets green light for rights issue amid Trump wind war

Why Trump's war on offshore wind spooks noncombatants The U.S. Chamber and a former Trump energy secretary worry about the precedent it could set.

Why Trump's war on Ørsted's Revolution Wind spooks noncombatants

Oil giant Equinor backs crisis-stricken Orsted as Trump lashes out at offshore wind Norwegian energy group Equinor on Monday pledged to support Denmark's Orsted with almost $1 billion of fresh capital.

Equinor backs Orsted after Trump ramps up attacks on offshore wind.

Trump administration cancels $679 million for offshore wind projects at ports Ports across the country were planning to become economic hubs for the growing offshore wind industry. The Trump administration is cancelling grants to build the infrastructure for it.

Trump cancels millions in funding for offshore wind projects : NPR

Transportation Dept. Cancels $679 Million for Offshore Wind Projects - The New York Times

Bluesky now platform of choice for science community It’s not just you. Survey says: “Twitter sucks now and all the cool kids are moving to Bluesky”…

Life tip: follow the scientists. They tend to know what’s going on.

arstechnica.com/science/2025...

US halt of wind project defies explanation, New England officials say The Trump administration's order to halt work on a nearly completed wind farm off the coast of Rhode Island threatens grid reliability and jobs and defies explanation, business and government leaders from New England said on Monday.

The Trump administration's order to halt work on a nearly completed wind farm off the coast of Rhode Island threatens grid reliability and jobs and defies explanation, business and government leaders from New England said on Monday.

"Blue Economy" In the Ocean Super Year 2025 Views from Japan Exploring the blue economy from Japan’s perspective in the Ocean Super Year 2025

https://biz.jibtv.com/programs/blue_economy_in_the_ocean_super_year_2025/index.html

Law Firm Pressures Brown University to Erase Research on Anti-Wind Groups - The New York Times share.google/RiKaJ27Ar3WR...

New England states vow to fight Trump administration order to halt work on offshore wind farm that’s nearly complete Rhode Island and Connecticut officials say project, slated to power 350,000 homes, is essential to their climate goals

New England states vow to fight Trump administration order to halt work on offshore wind farm that’s nearly complete

Norwegian energy giant pulls out of $10 billion offshore wind project A $10 billion offshore wind farm project, which has been in the planning for more than five years, is in limbo after an overseas company rejected a feasibility licence.

Novocastrian has decided not to proceed with a feasibility licence for an offshore wind farm in the Hunter, awarded by the Australian government.

Australian company Oceanex and Norwegian-based giant Equinor could not agree on the project.

Duke Energy shelves offshore wind, citing high costs :: WRAL.com share.google/Wzarm0VGTJyX...

Offshore wind development in New Hampshire curtailed by new law.

How Ireland went from first to last in the race to develop offshore wind energy For a fleeting moment, the State was at the forefront of this technology; now it’s back of the class

How Ireland went from first to last in the race to develop offshore wind energy

US to retaliate against IMO members that back net zero emissions plan The U.S. on Tuesday rejected the Net-Zero Framework proposal by the International Maritime Organization, which is aimed at reducing global greenhouse gas emissions from the international shipping sector, and threatened measures against countries that support it.

US to retaliate against IMO members that back net zero emissions plan | Reuters share.google/RhGJDyLEFwrc...

Trump administration considers a new way of extracting minerals in the Pacific Ocean The Trump administration is considering a first-of-its kind mining project at the bottom of the Pacific Ocean. But deep-sea mining has raised major environmental questions.

The U.S. has fast-tracked deep-sea mining leases: streamlining permits, cutting review time, opening auctions offshore (like near American Samoa), and sidestepping global rules under Trump’s 2025 order.
#FastTrack #DeepSeaMining #OceanJustice

Great episode of COAST Talks, featuring Voytek Klaptocz of Offshore Designs Ltd. Based in Vancouver, the company works on Industrial Robotic Ship Hull Cleaning to improve fuel efficiency, reduce greenhouse gas emissions, improve maintenance costs & protect the environment from invasive species.

Federal winds shift for offshore wind, but not east of Cape Cod share.google/OHkHVeiBCB2U...

Trump administration cancels plans to develop new offshore wind projects The Trump administration is canceling plans to use large areas of federal waters for new offshore wind development.

The Trump administration is canceling plans to use large areas of federal waters for new offshore wind development, the latest step to suppress the industry in the United States.

Nantucket officials accuse offshore wind developer of going into hiding since Trump's election Nantucket town officials have accused the developer of the nation’s first utility-scale offshore wind project of not responding to their safety queries since President Donald Trump’s election and a ma...

Nantucket officials accuse offshore wind developer of going into hiding since Trump's election | AP News share.google/XLvflBAN9IHT...