Court Orders Restart of US Offshore Wind Construction
A court order has mandated the restart of all offshore wind construction projects in the United States, overturning an executive order from the Trump administration that had blocked permitting for offshore wind and some land-based projects. The court deemed the previous administration's order "arbitrary and capricious," according to Ars Technica and Hacker News.
The Trump administration had targeted not only future developments but also the five offshore wind projects already under construction. The administration had temporarily blocked two of these projects for unspecified reasons, according to Ars Technica and Hacker News. The court's decision effectively reverses these actions, allowing the projects to proceed.
The Trump administration's stance against renewable energy, particularly wind power, was well-documented. Trump himself repeatedly made false statements about the cost, global use, and environmental impacts of wind power, according to Ars Technica and Hacker News. This animosity culminated in the executive order that halted wind farm construction.
Other News in Brief
In other news, Punxsutawney Phil, the famous groundhog, emerged on Groundhog Day, February 2, 2026, and predicted six more weeks of winter. The annual event, held in Pennsylvania, draws tens of thousands of people and is rooted in European farming customs, according to Euronews. Tradition holds that if the groundhog sees its shadow, winter will persist; if not, an early spring is on the horizon.
The Rafah crossing between Gaza and Egypt reopened on February 2, 2026, after nearly two years of closure. The reopening allowed limited humanitarian aid and enabled Palestinians to return, according to Euronews. State television showed ambulances and microbuses crossing from the Egyptian side. Officials from Egypt and Israel stated that the opening is part of the ceasefire process, with approximately 50 people expected to cross in each direction during the initial days, according to Euronews.
Adobe announced that it will discontinue Adobe Animate, its 2D animation software, on March 1, 2026. Existing users will have one year to download their files, according to The Verge. The company cited the emergence of new platforms that better serve the needs of animators as the reason for the shutdown, according to The Verge.
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