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What will be the percentage change in US wind energy capacity by end of 2025?
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Trump Vows No New Windmills, Calls for Removal of Thousands of Dead and Broken Ones
Jan 15, 2025, 04:41 PM
President Donald Trump has expressed strong opposition to wind energy, describing windmills as an 'economic and environmental disaster.' In a series of statements, Trump declared his intention to prevent the construction of any new windmills during his administration, emphasizing that he does not want 'even one built.' He further criticized existing wind turbines, calling for the removal of 'thousands of dead and broken ones' and asserting that wind energy is the 'most expensive' and only viable with 'massive government subsidies,' which he plans to eliminate.
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