Government Overreach Now Wears A MAGA Hat As Assault On Wind Power Accelerates - CleanTechnica

The article from CleanTechnica highlights a stark shift in Republican governance, particularly under the current MAGA-influenced administration, which is aggressively targeting wind power despite previous Republican rhetoric against government overreach. Historically, Republicans criticized Democrats for excessive spending and regulatory control, yet now they are imposing stringent rules that severely hinder the development of wind energy, a key clean and emissions-free power source. This contradiction is underscored by the administration’s willingness to bypass Congress and enforce policies aimed at eliminating wind power, reflecting a partisan agenda heavily influenced by fossil fuel interests. A recent example of this crackdown includes the Department of Transportation’s new mandate for a 1.2-mile setback requirement for wind turbines near railroads and highways, alongside increased Federal Aviation Administration scrutiny on turbine height clearances. These measures threaten to restrict wind energy development across vast areas of the U.S. The article also criticizes the Supreme Court’s alignment with these policies, suggesting it disregards legal precedents and judicial restraint, effectively enabling the executive