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Trump's Wind Turbine Claims Debunked by NOAA Experts

8/3/2025

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President Donald Trump has sparked controversy by linking offshore wind turbines to a surge in whale deaths. Yet, experts from NOAA debunk this claim, revealing that between 2016 and 2023, 208 humpback whales stranded mainly due to human activities. Notably, the UK, home to numerous wind farms, has seen no whale fatalities tied to wind energy.

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President Donald Trump has sparked controversy by linking offshore wind turbines to a surge in whale deaths. Yet, experts from NOAA debunk this claim, revealing that between 2016 and 2023, 208 humpback whales stranded mainly due to human activities. Notably, the UK, home to numerous wind farms, has seen no whale fatalities tied to wind energy.