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The Pentagon is blocking more than 150 wind projects over drone fears
The Pentagon has blocked over 150 onshore wind projects in 24 states due to concerns that turbines interfere with radar systems and pose risks from small drones. Developers report $2 billion in costs from the freeze, which has halted new construction, while similar offshore wind disputes led to $2.6 billion in cancellations under the Trump administration.
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