Daniel Turner
Coverage of Daniel Turner in the Nexus archive.
- Obama-era 'clean energy' solar power plant still uses fossil fuels – and kills thousands of birds annually
The Obama-era Ivanpah Solar Power Plant in California's Mojave Desert, a taxpayer-backed 'clean energy' project, still burns natural gas and kills thousands of birds annually due to concentrated solar rays. Critics argue its environmental costs outweigh benefits, and officials from both Trump and Biden administrations have supported its shutdown due to high costs and outdated technology.
- Obama-era 'clean energy' solar power plant still uses fossil fuels – and kills thousands of birds annually
The Obama-era Ivanpah Solar Power Plant in California's Mojave Desert, despite being promoted as a clean energy project, continues to burn natural gas and kill thousands of birds annually due to its concentrated solar rays. The facility, which relies on federal loans and grants, faces scrutiny over its environmental costs and regulatory exemptions, with officials debating its closure due to high costs and wildlife impacts.
- Obama-backed $2.2B green energy 'boondoggle' leaves taxpayers on the hook
The Obama-backed $2.2B Ivanpah Solar Power Plant, built with federal loans and grants, faces criticism for underperformance, high costs, and environmental harm. California regulators refuse to shut it down to avoid grid strain, leaving taxpayers and consumers in a costly standoff.