Efforts to block wind and solar energy have grown along with advances in the technology, especially since 2021. USA TODAY’s analysis found by the end of 2025, 24% of counties nationwide had some ...

Missouri State Senator Cindy O’Laughlin (R-18) introduced Senate Bill 849 (SB 849), which would halt all ongoing and new utility-scale solar construction in the state until environmental rules ...

Federal agencies have recently issued a barrage of restrictions that could halt construction of solar and wind farms on public and private lands. By Brad Plumer and Lisa Friedman Reporting from ...

Federal agencies are delaying approvals for renewable energy projects on both federal land and private property at a time when electricity demand is going up. By Brad Plumer and Rebecca F. Elliott A ...