Some experts liken tariffs to a game of whack-a-mole, with trade flows simply rerouted if the potential rewards are big enough. Businesses are bracing for the economic impact of a second Trump presidency, which, if his campaign promises are to be believed, will mean tariffs across nearly all imports to the US, especially those from … Continue reading Trump tariffs are coming, but some Chinese companies may already know how to avoid them
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Trump could eliminate the United States as a leader in wind and photovoltaic energy
High above the sand dunes of China’s Kubuqi desert, nearly 200,000 solar panels have been carefully placed in rows to create the outline of a galloping steed. The giant horse is a cultural symbol for Inner Mongolia, the northern Chinese region where the massive Junma solar photovoltaic plant is located — but it also signifies … Continue reading Trump could eliminate the United States as a leader in wind and photovoltaic energy
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US offshore wind industry turns to supply chain to try to survive Trump
If the US offshore wind industry goes down after Inauguration Day 2025, it will go down swinging. Stakeholders have been scrambling to make their case before the new administration takes office on January 20, and they are not relying on clean kilowatts to do it. Instead, they are rolling out the supply chain defense. Connecticut … Continue reading US offshore wind industry turns to supply chain to try to survive Trump
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Shares of several wind turbine manufacturers and developers are down after Trump’s victory, but there’s no need to be alarmist
Trump’s victory in the U.S. elections has shaken up the wind industry a bit. On the one hand, the first reaction was that the stocks of Vestas, Nordex, and Ørsted plummeted upon hearing the news. This seems logical given that we are talking about a president who literally declared that wind turbines are “a pile … Continue reading Shares of several wind turbine manufacturers and developers are down after Trump’s victory, but there’s no need to be alarmist
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Donald Trump’s promise to repeal Biden’s climate policies will cost the US billions, report says
Donald Trump could slow America’s rise as a clean energy superpower and lose billions of dollars in investment. China will benefit from Trump’s ignorance, becoming the undisputed world leader in wind power, photovoltaics, electric vehicles and batteries, among other sectors. Under Donald Trump, the United States will precipitate its decline. Trump said before his election … Continue reading Donald Trump’s promise to repeal Biden’s climate policies will cost the US billions, report says
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Navigating uncertainty in the US solar photovoltaic (PV) industry following Trump’s election
How can the photovoltaic industry navigate IRA uncertainties to maximise growth opportunities? The 2022 Inflation Reduction Act (IRA) has spurred interest in renewable energy sources, including solar power. However, the IRA implementation has been highly uncertain, and better guidance is still needed to understand its requirements and maximise its benefits. In our recent webinar, Developing … Continue reading Navigating uncertainty in the US solar photovoltaic (PV) industry following Trump’s election
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What’s next for energy after the US elections?
President Trump plans a sharp change of direction. The US elections last week are set to transform the energy landscape, with the Republicans now in control of the presidency, the Senate, and likely the House of Representatives. They intend to set a new direction for energy policy, emphasising affordability and reliability over sustainability and climate. … Continue reading What’s next for energy after the US elections?
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The consequences of Donald Trump’s re-election for renewable energies such as wind power and photovoltaic
The transition to sustainable energy faces challenges as Trump outlines fossil fuel production strategies. He is a skeptic and an ignoramus when it comes to everything related to climate change, and nothing good can be expected from an already well-known character.Trump has already declared his hatred of wind energy by spreading lies and falsehoods again … Continue reading The consequences of Donald Trump’s re-election for renewable energies such as wind power and photovoltaic
Continue readingA second Trump administration, and what it means for energy and natural resources
The US has a President-elect with power to wield. A likely Republican trifecta would strengthen President-elect Donald Trump’s new administration across domestic and global affairs. Along with the White House, the GOP will have control of the Senate and (probably) the House of Representatives. President-elect Trump himself has declared he has a “mandate”, although he … Continue reading A second Trump administration, and what it means for energy and natural resources
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Donald Trump is wrong about the cost of wind energy
Wind power and photovoltaic (PV) are the cheapest sources of new power in the U.S., data shows. After decades of stable electricity prices, U.S. residents have seen their rates rise by one-third over the past four years. The fossil fuel lobby and some Republican politicians are exploiting the opportunity to falsely place the blame on … Continue reading Donald Trump is wrong about the cost of wind energy
Continue readingTrump appears to tie high bacon prices to ‘horrible’ wind energy
Donald Trump revived questions about his mental acuity after appearing to say that wind energy was to blame for the increased price and decreased consumption of bacon. Ex-president rails against wind power and laments decreased bacon consumption at Wisconsin rally speech. The former president’s bizarre remarks came at a town hall-style campaign gathering in Wisconsin … Continue reading Trump appears to tie high bacon prices to ‘horrible’ wind energy
Continue readingExperts refute Trump’s claim that wind energy is killing many birds in the US.
Experts refute Trump’s claim that wind power is killing many birds in the US. Billions of birds likely die each year in the United States, but contrary to popular claims, wind turbines are not the main culprit. Former President Trump continually used his prominent platform to claim that wind turbines… make economic sense for part … Continue reading Experts refute Trump’s claim that wind energy is killing many birds in the US.
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What Comes Next: Supreme Court Limits EPA’s Authority to Regulate Carbon, Highlighting Need for Swift Congressional Action on Reconciliation Bill to Meet Climate Goals
There has been a lot of concern around last week’s Supreme Court ruling in West Virginia v. EPA. Now that the dust has begun to settle, ACP thought we would provide some deeper analysis. Heather Zichal, ACP’s CEO, expressed that ACP was “deeply disappointed” with the ruling. Here’s why: The ruling severely limits the power … Continue reading What Comes Next: Supreme Court Limits EPA’s Authority to Regulate Carbon, Highlighting Need for Swift Congressional Action on Reconciliation Bill to Meet Climate Goals
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Trump buries dozens of clean energy studies
By Peter Fairley This story was produced in collaboration with Grist, a nonprofit media organization covering climate, justice, and sustainability for a national audience. Cover illustration by Amelia Bates/Grist. It was a scorching August day at the Hoover Dam as three Trump administration officials gathered for a little celebration honoring pollution-free hydroelectricity. Inside the dam’s … Continue reading Trump buries dozens of clean energy studies
Continue readingTrump claims wind energy “kills all the birds.” Cats and windows are actually much more to blame
Cats, glass windows and vehicles: These pose the biggest threats to birds in the United States. But President Donald Trump is continuing to falsely claim that wind turbines are to blame for the deaths of the nation’s birds. During Thursday night’s final presidential debate between the president and former Vice President Joe Biden, Mr. Trump reiterated his stance … Continue reading Trump claims wind energy “kills all the birds.” Cats and windows are actually much more to blame
Continue readingRise Of The Wind Turbines – The Force Is With Them And They Are Great For America
Family members asked me. Several friends sent me direct messages. “Dr. Shepherd, Can you please explain to me what was being conveyed in those remarks about wind energy from the President?” Since I am a professor of Atmospheric Sciences at a major university and a former NASA scientist, the assumption is that I should probably … Continue reading Rise Of The Wind Turbines – The Force Is With Them And They Are Great For America
Continue readingTrump’s wind energy claims, a load of hot air
President Donald Trump has hit out at wind turbines and the ”tremendous fumes and gases” created when they are manufactured. Trump, speaking at a student summit in Florida, called the turbines ”windmills” and lambasted their ugliness. He criticised their environmental impact and claimed they were killing bald eagles and creating “bird graveyards”. But how much … Continue reading Trump’s wind energy claims, a load of hot air
Continue readingWhat’s behind Trump’s nonsense on wind energy
Did Donald Trump give you a lump of coal for Christmas? The President, after all, is doing everything possible to boost the production of coal, oil and natural gas. Yes, Trump’s actions are helping to wreck the planet. But Trump and his cronies, notably Mitch McConnell and Rupert Murdoch, know full well what they are … Continue reading What’s behind Trump’s nonsense on wind energy
Continue readingDonald Trump attacks wind energy with falsehoods
In an hour-long student speech, US President Donald Trump said he was an expert in the field of wind turbines, despite insisting on calling them “windmills”.US President Donald Trump spoke to students in the West Palm Beach area of ??Florida when addressing wind energy: “I studied this more than anyone I know,” he said. “I … Continue reading Donald Trump attacks wind energy with falsehoods
Continue readingSetting the record straight on President Trump’s recent wind comments
This weekend, the President made a series of inaccurate statements about wind energy while omitting the many benefits it brings to communities throughout the country, particularly in the Midwest. A number of media outlets have already fact-checked the President’s remarks, but here’s a quick rundown of reality. Wind energy is not expensive Wind is now … Continue reading Setting the record straight on President Trump’s recent wind comments
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