Today, the Trump administration is jeopardizing thousands of union jobs, dealing a blow to clean energy, and siding with fossil fuel interests over the health and safety of New Yorkers. By halting construction for Empire Wind I, President Trump is threatening Long Island’s energy independence and reliability, putting laborers out of work, undermining our efforts to combat coastal erosion that puts entire communities at risk, and causing dirty air and environmental degradation. This project will power more than 500,000 homes and reduce reliance on foreign imports. Halting a fully permitted, shovel-ready project of this scale is unconscionable, especially at a time when we urgently need more clean, reliable energy to drive economic development and meet growing demand. The Administration is breaking the law while prioritizing the interests of their fossil fuel donors at the expense of working families – a reckless, dangerous move that turns back the clock on progress.
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