WATCH: The Trump administration is attempting to block Puerto Rico’s transition to renewable energy, potentially locking in decades of fossil fuel dependence

Source Northwestern Medill
Original Load Date April 22, 2026, 7:01 p.m.
Last Updated April 22, 2026, 7:01 p.m.
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** By Camille Vocelka ** _ Medill Reports _ For decades, Puerto Ricans have suffered from an unreliable electricity grid and devastating pollution from the coal, oil and gas plants that fuel it. Community leaders are pushing for a transition to renewable energy, specifically rooftop solar. Ongo...