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Trump Reverses Biden Approval of Idaho Wind Project
SOUTHERN IDAHO, AUG 6 – The Interior Department cited legal deficiencies and local opposition in canceling the 1,000-megawatt wind farm near a World War II memorial in southern Idaho, protecting tens of thousands of acres.
- On Wednesday, the DOI announced it will terminate the Lava Ridge Wind Project approved in December 2024, spanning nearly 57,447 acres with 231 turbines.
- President Donald Trump issued an executive order on day one of his term halting wind project permits and ordering a review of the Lava Ridge approval, according to the Department of the Interior.
- The plan’s scale and potential hazards highlighted conflicts with cultural preservation and aviation safety standards, as opponents warned it would spoil views from the Minidoka National Historic Site and pose FAA flight hazards.
- He added the decision aims to protect rural communities and public lands from large-scale wind developments, aligning with federal policy priorities, according to Secretary of the Interior Doug Burgum.
- Last week, the DOI halted preferential treatment for wind and solar on July 29 and imposed new permitting roadblocks on August 1, planning ongoing reviews of leasing and permitting practices.
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