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California threatens lawsuit over Trump administration's offshore wind lease buybacks

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California is preparing to sue the Trump administration over its decision to terminate an offshore wind project lease. State officials argue this move jeopardizes California's clean energy goals, which aim to develop 25 gigawatts of offshore wind by 2045. The administration, favoring fossil fuels, has been buying back wind leases, reimbursing companies to invest in oil and gas projects instead. This action is part of a broader pattern where five federal leases off California have been affected, with companies like Invenergy also agreeing to terminate their leases. AI

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California threatens lawsuit over Trump administration's offshore wind lease buybacks

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  1. Fortune TIER_1 English(EN) · Jennifer McDermott, The Associated Press ·

    California threatens to hit Trump with lawsuit if he doesn’t revive massive wind farm project off central coast

    Following an investigation, California officials said they plan to sue the administration for buying back the lease for Golden State Wind.

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