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flag U.S. renewable energy expansion faces scrutiny over rising decommissioning costs and taxpayer risk as old wind and solar projects reach end-of-life.

flag Renewable energy expansion in the U.S. faces growing scrutiny over rising decommissioning costs and taxpayer liability as aging wind and solar projects near the end of their life spans, with over 70,000 turbines and 200 million panels expected to generate millions of tons of waste by 2050. flag Despite the cost-effectiveness and global growth of renewables, federal and state policies, including relaxed financial requirements for projects like Vineyard Wind, raise concerns about accountability. flag Meanwhile, political divisions persist, with Republican leaders like Wyoming’s Governor Mark Gordon promoting wind energy despite local opposition over land use and environmental impacts. flag Critics argue that climate change policies are economically damaging and scientifically unfounded, while others stress the urgency of accelerating clean energy transitions to avoid irreversible climate impacts.

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