Scientists push back against Trump's claims that Mass. wind farms are killing whales
President-elect Donald Trump’s comments about offshore wind farm activity in Massachusetts have struck a chord with others who have claimed they pollute and kill sea mammals, including endangered whales.
'Driving whales crazy.' Mixed reactions as Trump links wind energy to whale deaths
During a Jan. 7 press conference at Mar-a-Lago, Trump called wind energy “the most expensive energy ever” and likened wind turbines to “dropping garbage in a field.” He specifically pointed to the Massachusetts area, and said, “the windmills are driving the whales crazy, obviously.” Trump vowed to halt offshore wind development.
Trump eyes an end to new windmill production under second term, says they are 'driving the whales crazy'
President-elect Trump suggested his administration will push policy to where no windmills are being built, suggesting it is the most expensive form of energy production.
Trump says Massachusetts wind farms are ‘driving whales crazy’
President-elect Donald Trump says wind farms off the Massachusetts coast are “driving the whales crazy,” and his administration will look to enact a policy that halts the development of the “garbage” energy source.
Trump appears to blame wind turbines for killing whales in Mass., drawing criticism
Comments made by President-elect Donald Trump regarding whale safety in Massachusetts are drawing criticism from some animal experts. Trump made serious claims that Mass. is responsible for killing several of the mammals in recent months during a Mar-a-Lago news conference in which he appeared to attack renewable energy.
Massachusetts wind farms are ‘driving whales crazy,’ President-elect Donald Trump says
Wind farms off the coast of Massachusetts are “driving whales crazy,” causing an uptick in deaths involving the marine mammals, according to President-elect Donald Trump.
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NOAA’s right whale rule draws fire from Massachusetts governor
Democrat Maura Healey says slowing vessels to 10 knots near Nantucket and Martha's Vineyard would create chaos without providing effective whale protection.
Experts say Trump is right yet all wrong on whale deaths
It is the first commercial-scale offshore wind energy project in the U.S. But is Vineyard Wind, under construction off the ...
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Unprecedented Spike in Humpback Whale Strandings in Massachusetts Prompts Urgent Investigation
A juvenile humpback whale was found dead on a beach in Massachusetts, the sixth stranding in the state within six months.
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Trump again knocks wind energy, subsidies
Massachusetts is relying heavily on the potential of offshore wind power generation to reduce carbon emissions as required by ...
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Are Offshore Wind Farms Actually Harming Whales?
They're a much-needed alternative to fossil fuels, but myths are circulating about their impact on marine life.