Solar energy industry grows despite Trump administration's efforts to boost fossil fuels
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Thor Benson
Summary
The article discusses how the solar energy industry continues to grow and thrive despite the Trump administration's efforts to undermine renewable energy and boost fossil fuels. While Trump has been particularly aggressive toward wind power (including paying nearly $800 million to cancel wind projects), he has also attacked solar energy. The piece highlights the tension between political opposition and the economic momentum of clean energy.
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Rolling StoneSolar energy industry grows despite Trump administration's efforts to boost fossil fuelsrollingstone.comKey quotes
· 3 pulledDonald Trump has been doing everything he can to undermine the renewable energy industry and boost fossil fuels.
He's been especially aggressive towards wind power — so much so that the administration recently decided to pay nearly $800 million to cancel wind energy projects.
Trump has been noticeably less focused on solar energy, but he has still attacked the industry and made moves to hinder its growth, along with other sources of clean energy.
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