Wind

Conservative Groups Sue Biden Administration to Halt World’s Largest Wind Energy Project, Citing Threat to Endangered Whales

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Washington, D.C. – A federal lawsuit filed in the U.S. District Court in Washington, D.C. is pitting green energy against the preservation of endangered whales. Three conservative groups, the Committee for a Constructive Tomorrow (CFACT), the Heartland Institute, and the National Legal and Policy Center, are suing the Biden administration and Dominion Energy over the proposed Virginia Offshore Wind project. The project, touted as the world’s largest wind energy venture, could potentially harm the North Atlantic right whale. The 61-page complaint lists the Interior Department, the Commerce Department, the Bureau of Ocean Energy Management, the … Read more

Chinese Real Estate Giant Evergrande Ordered to Wind Up by Hong Kong Court

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HONG KONG (AP) — Chinese real estate company Evergrande has been issued a winding-up order by a Hong Kong court on Monday due to its failure to present a viable restructuring plan. Judge Linda Chan made the decision after noting the lack of progress made by the company in proposing a workable solution. Evergrande, a troubled giant in the Chinese real estate sector, faced the winding-up order after it was unable to persuade the court that it had a feasible restructuring plan in place. This development highlights the ongoing challenges faced by the company amid … Read more

Landmark Ruling Orders Removal of Wind Turbines from Osage Reservation After Decade-Long Lawsuit

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Pawhuska, Oklahoma – The U.S. Court of International Trade has ruled that all wind turbines on the Osage Reservation must be removed due to trespassing. Judge Jennifer Choe-Groves ordered the removal after finding that the companies responsible for constructing the Osage Wind farm did so without a permit in 2013. The Osage Minerals Council had initially sued the companies in 2011 upon learning of their construction plans. Despite the lawsuit and lack of proper permissions or permits, the energy company proceeded with the construction of its wind turbines. The Osage Minerals Council accused the companies … Read more

Strong Winds Sweep Northwest, Prompting A Wind Advisory across Oregon and Washington with Potential Power Outages

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Hermiston, Oregon – Strong winds are expected to affect the Lower Columbia Basin in Oregon and Washington, as well as the Foothills of the Blue Mountains in Washington. The National Weather Service has issued a wind advisory from 4 AM Tuesday to 1 PM PST Wednesday. Southwest winds ranging from 30 to 40 mph, with gusts up to 55 mph, are predicted during this time. These gusty winds pose potential risks, including the blowing around of unsecured objects and possible tree limb damage. Power outages are also a concern. Drivers, especially those operating high-profile vehicles, … Read more