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News in English (USA) / 07.08.2026 / 10:00

Federal Court Orders Pentagon to Lift Freeze on Wind Energy Projects

A federal judge has ruled that the Department of Defense (DoD) unlawfully imposed a freeze on reviews of wind energy projects, signaling a significant win for renewable energy advocates. The ruling comes as part of efforts to resume the approval process for numerous onshore wind projects that had been stalled under the previous administration. The court emphasized the need to reconsider 155 projects that were previously put on hold, highlighting the importance of advancing clean energy initiatives amidst ongoing debates about military radar impacts. This decision could potentially pave the way for a resurgence in wind energy investments across the nation.
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