April 1 Green Energy News – Green Energy Times

Headline News:

“Federal Court Strikes Down Trump’s Attacks Against The Endangered Species Act” • After a seven-year legal saga, the Northern District of California Court found that a series of regulations from 2019 and 2024 were in clear violation of the Endangered Species Act. The ruling will derail ongoing efforts to further weaken the ESA. [CleanTechnica]

Whooping crane (US FWS, CC BY-SA 2.0, cropped)

“IRENA Reports Record 692-GW Renewables Growth” • Global renewable power capacity reached 5,149 GW in 2025 after a record 692 GW increase, the International Renewable Energy Agency said. IRENA said the expansion represented a 15.5% annual increase, with renewables accounting for 85.6% of total capacity additions. [reNews]
“Lithium Mine Clears Hurdle Despite Worries Over Rare Wildflower” • A federal judge ruled against conservationists who wanted to stop a lithium-boron mine they said would harm an endangered wildflower. The ruling marks a major legal victory for the 11-square-mile Rhyolite Ridge Lithium-Boron mine between Reno and Las Vegas. [ABC News]
“Trump Tries To Shift Responsibility For Reopening The Strait Of Hormuz Away From US” • As oil and gas prices soar amid Iran’s stranglehold on the Strait of Hormuz, President Trump and his top officials appear to suggest it’s not the US’s problem to solve. Trump again lashed out at allies for not getting involved. He told them: “Go get your own oil!” [ABC News]
“Maine Tries Again To Unlock Wind Energy, But This Time It Has Help” • In an acute regional energy crunch, after years of false starts, large-scale onshore wind power could finally take off in Maine. Utility regulators in five states are studying developers’ proposals to build up to 1.2 GW of onshore wind capacity in Maine’s far north. [News From The States]