Mapping Connections of Anti-Offshore Wind Groups and Their Lawyers
14 days ago
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- New CDL report examines legal challenges to offshore wind projects in the Northeast U.S.
- Offshore wind energy is vital for meeting climate goals but faces opposition from private lawsuits.
- Research identifies five major networks opposing offshore wind, linked to fossil fuel interests.
- Lawsuits, though often dismissed, cause costly delays and undermine public and policymaker confidence.
- Understanding legal resistance is crucial as federal rollbacks threaten the offshore wind industry.
- Report provides insights into organized opposition and its impact on U.S. climate policy.