In an hourlong address before the U.N. General Assembly on Sept. 23, President Donald Trump lashed out at those promoting “the green energy agenda.” Along the way, he made numerous false and misleading claims about renewable energy and climate change, many of which we’ve fact-checked before.
Issues: wind energy
What to Know About Trump’s Executive Order on Wind Energy
Harris vs. Trump on Climate Change
Trump Clings to Inaccurate Climate Change Talking Points
Wind Energy’s Key Environmental Advantage? Low Emissions
FactChecking Trump’s Interview with Carlson
No Evidence Offshore Wind Development Killing Whales
Q: Is the development of offshore wind energy farms in the U.S. killing whales?
A: Whales have been dying at an unusual rate along the Atlantic Coast since 2016, often from ship strikes or entanglements with fishing gear. Federal agencies and experts say there is no link to offshore wind activities, although they continue to study the potential risks.
Wind Turbines Didn’t Cause Texas Energy Crisis
FactChecking the Final 2020 Presidential Debate
Mailbag: Electricity Costs
One reader sent us a comment about what should be included when calculating the cost of generating electricity.