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Trump's Wind Energy Claims Clash with Scientific Evidence

12/29/2025

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In December 2025, U.S. President Donald Trump criticized offshore wind energy, alleging it harms whales.
Federal scientists stated there is no evidence linking wind turbines to whale deaths.
The main threats to whales are fishing nets, boat strikes, and climate change.
The administration ended a program that screened coal miners for black lung disease.
Efforts to implement carbon capture technology at coal plants have not progressed significantly in the United States.

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Story summary

In December 2025, U.S. President Donald Trump criticized offshore wind energy, alleging it harms whales.
Federal scientists stated there is no evidence linking wind turbines to whale deaths.
The main threats to whales are fishing nets, boat strikes, and climate change.
The administration ended a program that screened coal miners for black lung disease.
Efforts to implement carbon capture technology at coal plants have not progressed significantly in the United States.