The US government has lifted a stop-work order for the massive Empire Wind wind farm off the coast of New York, allowing construction to resume. Governor Kathy Hochul (D-NY) had made direct appeals to President Trump, reportedly persuading him to reverse course and support the project. The project, backed by Norwegian energy firm Equinor, aims to provide a significant source of renewable energy for the state. The move is seen as a major victory for proponents of offshore wind power, which has been gaining traction in recent years.
Source: https://www.washingtonpost.com/climate-environment/2025/05/19/empire-wind-restart-new-york