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Wind Projects Paused Amid Security Concerns, Draws Criticism

12/30/2025

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Doug Burgum, Secretary of the Interior, announced a pause on five offshore wind projects citing national security concerns.
Timothy Whitehouse, executive director of Public Employees for Environmental Responsibility (PEER), criticized the move as not legally defensible and raised concerns about conflicts of interest involving a Department of the Interior official's investments in fossil gas.
Whitehouse argued the pause likely violates the Congressional Review Act by affecting the economy and employment.

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Doug Burgum, Secretary of the Interior, announced a pause on five offshore wind projects citing national security concerns.
Timothy Whitehouse, executive director of Public Employees for Environmental Responsibility (PEER), criticized the move as not legally defensible and raised concerns about conflicts of interest involving a Department of the Interior official's investments in fossil gas.
Whitehouse argued the pause likely violates the Congressional Review Act by affecting the economy and employment.