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Trump’s New Bill Threatens Renewable Energy Progress

7/28/2025

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President Trump is set to impose stricter federal permitting for solar and wind energy, prioritizing fossil fuels and nuclear power through the One Big Beautiful Bill Act. This shift threatens to stifle renewable energy investments and slow the transition to clean electricity, even as tech companies drive up demand for energy. Critics warn this could derail progress toward a sustainable future.

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President Trump is set to impose stricter federal permitting for solar and wind energy, prioritizing fossil fuels and nuclear power through the One Big Beautiful Bill Act. This shift threatens to stifle renewable energy investments and slow the transition to clean electricity, even as tech companies drive up demand for energy. Critics warn this could derail progress toward a sustainable future.