"Challenges and Controversies: The Restriction of Renewable Energy Across US Counties"

Across the U.S., local governments are blocking the construction of large-scale solar and wind power projects at a faster rate than they are being built, with at least 15% of counties effectively halting new utility-scale wind, solar, or both. This trend poses a significant challenge to the country's goal of reaching 100% clean energy by 2035, as the opposition to renewable energy projects grows due to concerns about property rights, environmental impact, and changes to the local landscape. The increasing obstacles to building green energy infrastructure could hinder the nation's ability to transition away from greenhouse gas-producing energy sources in time to address climate change.