SCANDAL IN THE UNITED STATES: $1 BILLION TO SHUT DOWN OFFSHORE WIND AND PUSH MORE OIL AND GAS

What is happening in the United States is causing major outrage: the U.S. government has agreed to pay $1 billion to French energy giant TotalEnergies to walk away from major offshore wind leases off the coasts of New York and North Carolina.

Yes, exactly as it sounds: instead of pushing forward with clean electricity projects, the government chose to reimburse the company for dropping them and redirecting that investment into liquefied natural gas, oil, and other fossil fuel projects.

The move is part of the Trump administration’s wider campaign against offshore wind and other renewable energy sources. Officials say they want to prioritize power that is “more reliable” and “more affordable,” while strengthening America’s traditional energy sector. But to environmental groups and many energy experts, this is a major step backward.

According to the report, TotalEnergies had already paused its offshore wind projects after Trump returned to power. Now, under this agreement, the company will not pursue new offshore wind developments in the United States and will instead be reimbursed for what it paid for those federal lease rights.

The political message is huge: while much of the world is accelerating the energy transition, the U.S. is once again doubling down on the old model of oil, gas, and fossil fuels, even at the cost of projects that could have powered hundreds of thousands — even nearly a million — homes with cleaner energy.

One of the most shocking parts for critics is that public money is being used to kill off an energy alternative that scientists say is essential in the fight against climate change. In other words, instead of investing in cleaner solutions, the government is paying to block them.

Environmental organizations blasted the deal, calling it an outrageous misuse of taxpayer dollars. They argue that the administration is deliberately undermining an industry that could help lower electricity costs, create jobs, and reduce pollution at a time when families need affordable energy the most.

And here is the bigger picture: while these U.S. projects are being shut down, the global offshore wind market keeps expanding fast, with other countries moving aggressively ahead. That means the United States could fall behind in one of the most strategic industries of the future because of a deeply ideological decision.

In short: the U.S. government is not just slowing down clean energy — it is spending a fortune to stop it.

For many critics, this is not just an energy policy decision. It is a declaration of war against the green transition.