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The Northeast bet big on offshore wind. Trump wants to halt the industry entirely
2025-04-15 02:45:03| Spiritual Career Counseling
A crane stacks turbine components at the New London State Pier Terminal. The offshore wind industry has generated millions of dollars for the city and local economy in recent years. Robin Lubbock/WBUR hide caption toggle caption Robin Lubbock/WBUR New London, Conn., is an old New England port city that had its heyday about 200 years ago, in a very different economy. "Ever since the whaling industry, it's been downhill for the city of New London," jokes Mayor Michael Passero. "We went from the richest city in Connecticut to one of the poorest." Passero, a Democrat who has been mayor since 2015, grew up in New London. He says people have always talked about the city as full of potential, always on the cusp of something big. And now, finally, in the last few years, it's happening. New London, he says, is starting to boom. Climate America's clean-energy industry is growing despite Trump's attacks. At least for now Walking through the city's small downtown area, Passero points out new apart... [ more ]
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