States sue Trump over ‘existential threat’ to wind energy

theverge.comPublished: 5/5/2025

Summary

The District of Columbia and 17 states sued the Trump administration over its opposition to wind energy developments, claiming it impeded efforts to reduce pollution and lower electricity costs. The states argue that Trump's actions have threatened investments in clean energy infrastructure and regulatory frameworks. They also criticized Trump for prioritizing fossil fuels over renewable energy projects and reversing previous environmental policies.