Wind developers breathe relief as court rules against Trump's 'windmill' opposition in New England
A federal judge has ruled that work on a major offshore wind farm off the coast of Rhode Island and Connecticut can resume, despite opposition from President Trump, who has called it a 'windmill.' The decision is seen as a temporary victory for the wind industry in its fight against Trump's efforts to limit its growth.
A federal judge has ruled that work on a major offshore wind farm in Rhode Island and Connecticut can resume, dealing a temporary blow to President Donald Trump's efforts to block the project. The decision comes as Trump had been using a nickname for the turbines, calling them 'windmills,' which he deemed an eyesore. Despite this, the judge dismissed a lawsuit brought by environmental groups who opposed the project on noise and health concerns. The ruling allows the wind farm's developers to continue their work on the $300 million project, which is expected to create hundreds of jobs.
