The Trump administration is taking new steps to stifle wind and solar energy development, requiring projects to get Interior Secretary Doug Burgum’s personal signature to receive necessary permits. 

The Interior Department announced on Thursday that all agency-related decisions and actions related to wind and solar energy facilities must undergo strict “elevated” reviews by the secretary’s office.

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