US blocks all offshore wind construction, says reason is classified

TL;DR

The Department of the Interior has paused leases on all five offshore wind sites currently under construction in the US.
The stated reason for the pause is a classified report from the Department of Defense citing national security risks.
Some of the affected projects have already made substantial progress, with one nearing completion.
This pause follows previous attempts by the administration to halt offshore wind projects, which have faced legal challenges.
Affected states and project developers are likely to oppose the decision, given their investments and reliance on the projects for power.
The classification of the Defense Department report makes it difficult to ascertain the specific risks and contest the decision.

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