How the anti-wind movement is gaining political traction

Across the country, there’s an increasingly coordinated network of activists and organizations that have succeeded in energizing political opposition to offshore wind projects, which is a major part of President Joe Biden’s clean energy strategy. POLITICO’s E&E News reporter Benjamin Storrow traces the coalition’s growth and influence, along with how scientists and environmentalists are reacting. Plus, new data shows that explosive growth in solar power will help most countries in the European Union hit their 2030 renewable energy targets ahead of time. For more news on energy and the environment, subscribe to Power Switch, our free evening newsletter: https://www.politico.com/power-switch And for even deeper coverage and analysis, read our Morning Energy newsletter by subscribing to POLITICO Pro: https://subscriber.politicopro.com/newsletter-archive/morning-energy Annie Snider covers water issues for POLITICO. Benjamin Storrow is a reporter for E&E News. Nirmal Mulaikal is a POLITICO audio host-producer. Kara Tabor is an audio producer for POLITICO. Gloria Gonzalez is the deputy energy editor for POLITICO. Matt Daily is the energy editor for POLITICO.