The crusade against offshore wind has got even more serious under Donald Trump
The suspension of work on Empire Wind 1 offshore wind project in the US is being seen as one of the first actions taken by President Donald Trump’s administration. “If Trump had any ounce of compassion…he would be bolstering renewable energy projects like Empire that create stable jobs, allow families to breathe easier, and save more on electricity,” a Sierra Club official said.
The extraordinary story of how theSDGs came to be is called Bucking the system
A report by the UN Development Programme (UNDP) said investments in R&D have brought down the cost of renewable energy. “The price of solar cells, for example, has declined 100-fold. Equitable energy-transition programmes typically seek to reduce emissions, provide energy security, access and affordability,” it added. It further said governments should invest first in research and development of cost-effective alternatives.