“The American Wind Energy Association is ready to work with President-elect Donald Trump and his administration to assure that wind power continues to be a vibrant part of the U.S. economy. An unstoppable shift to a cleaner energy economy is underway, and the fundamentals of wind energy in America are strong. With bipartisan support for … Continue reading AWEA statement on US election results
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AWEA ready to work with President-elect Donald Trump to strengthen U.S. economy
The American Wind Energy Association is ready to work with President-elect Donald Trump and his administration to assure that wind power continues to be a vibrant part of the U.S. economy. An unstoppable shift to a cleaner energy economy is underway, and the fundamentals of wind energy in America are strong. With bipartisan support for … Continue reading AWEA ready to work with President-elect Donald Trump to strengthen U.S. economy
Continue readingDonald Trump loses his war against wind energy
On Thursday, the Swedish company Vattenfall confirmed it would be investing £300 million ($397 million) in an offshore wind farm off the coast of Northern Scotland. The wind power project, due to start generating power in 2018, has had a long, controversial gestation.Trump, who owns land nearby, has also long been a passionate objector to … Continue reading Donald Trump loses his war against wind energy
Continue readingPresident Donald Trump would be a climate catastrophe
A Trump presidency would be a boon for the wall construction business – not just the Mexican wall, but also walls along the coasts to keep back the rising seas. To prevent climate change that floods large portions of coastal cities, dooms small island nations and turns whole regions into deserts, we need to accelerate … Continue reading President Donald Trump would be a climate catastrophe
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American Wind Energy Association is expecting 10% wind power by 2020
Wind energy is growing faster than any other type of energy generation in the USA. The American Wind Energy Association (link is external) (AWEA) is clearly proud of the results achieved over the last five years: There was an installed capacity of almost 74 GW at the end of 2015. This is more than twice … Continue reading American Wind Energy Association is expecting 10% wind power by 2020
Continue readingDespite Trump criticism, wind turbines kill fewer birds than tall buildings
Donald Trump criticized the wind-power industry this past week for killing birds. A far bigger threat is real estate developers and their tall buildings. About 599 million birds are killed annually in the U.S. when they fly into windows, trailing only loss of habitat and cats as the top causes of bird deaths, according to … Continue reading Despite Trump criticism, wind turbines kill fewer birds than tall buildings
Continue readingTrump allows for renewable energy, but cites bad information
AWEA is always glad to hear about support for renewable energy, like this statement today from candidate Donald Trump, in a press conference and a speech on energy policy to an oil industry group in Bismarck, North Dakota: “So we can pursue all forms of energy. This includes renewable energies and the technologies of the … Continue reading Trump allows for renewable energy, but cites bad information
Continue readingDonald Trump loses appeal against wind farm
Donald Trump has lost an appeal against the construction of a wind farm close to his golf course and resort in Scotland. Trump claims the ugly structures will ruin his scenic view when teeing off. While Trump’s popularity continues to climb despite the many controversies surrounding his bid to become U.S. president next year, at … Continue reading Donald Trump loses appeal against wind farm
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Hillary Clinton sets renewable energy goals to spur more wind energy, solar power
Democratic presidential candidate Hillary Clinton called on Sunday for a dramatic national shift to energy sources such as solar and wind, setting a goal of generating enough clean renewable energy to power every U.S. home within her first decade in office. Clinton, the front-runner for her party’s 2016 presidential nomination, also pledged to have more … Continue reading Hillary Clinton sets renewable energy goals to spur more wind energy, solar power
Continue readingDonald Trump loses battle against UK wind farm
Donald Trump has bought a five star golf resort on the west coast of Ireland after losing a legal action against a wind farm being built near his golf resort in Aberdeenshire. The billionaire property developer said that while he appealed against the court defeat in Scotland he would be diverting his energies to the … Continue reading Donald Trump loses battle against UK wind farm
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