How Trump dismantled a promising energy industry — and what America lost

By: Clare Fieseler, Canary Media

Outlets: Maine Morning Star

Published: January 6, 2026

Words: 2,427

Last Updated: 3 weeks, 5 days ago

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Think of the Washington Monument. Imagine it sitting on the surface of the sea, with blades as long as a football field slowly spinning. It’s futuristic and white with rounded edges, like a rocketship. But there are no blasts or flares. There is no noise at all but calling gulls.

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