Trump administration claims offshore wind poses a threat. But it won't say how.

The Interior Department said pausing construction of offshore wind farms would allow the government agencies to work with project developers to mitigate potential risks. But wind companies say the administration isn't sharing information about newly-discovered threats.

Trump administration claims offshore wind poses a threat. But it won't say how.
Wind turbines are seen off the coast of Rhode Island. The Trump administration has tried to stop construction of five offshore wind projects that are being built along the East Coast.

The Interior Department said pausing construction of offshore wind farms would allow the government agencies to work with project developers to mitigate potential risks. But wind companies say the administration isn't sharing information about newly-discovered threats.

(Image credit: Michael Dwyer/AP)

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