💨 Abstract

The Trump administration canceled the Lava Ridge Wind Project in Idaho, approved during Biden's term, due to criticism of its proximity to the Minidoka National Historic Site. The decision aims to protect rural communities and defend taxpayers' interests. Critics, including local residents and a nonprofit organization, expressed concerns about the turbines' height and potential impact on the historic site's views. The move fits into a broader trend by the Trump administration and congressional Republicans to restrict renewable energy projects, favoring fossil fuels.

Courtesy: WTOP Staff