President Donald Trump, left, wind turbines, right (Getty)
"Today’s action addresses emerging national security risks, including the rapid evolution of the relevant adversary technologies, and the vulnerabilities created by large-scale offshore wind projects with proximity near our east coast population centers. The Trump administration will always prioritize the security of the American people."
The Department of Interior listed five leases that will be paused: Vineyard Wind1, Revolution Wind, CVOW, Sunrise Wind, and Empire Wind.
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Wind turbines, of the Block Island Wind Farm, tower above the water on Oct. 14, 2016, off the shores of Block Island, Rhode Island. (Don Emmert)
"Today’s action ensures that national security risks posed by offshore wind projects are appropriately addressed and that the United States government retains its ability to effectively defend the American people," the press release states.
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