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New York Post
7 hours ago
- Business
- New York Post
RFK Jr. blasts offshore windmill farms for harming marine life as he tries to save whales and ostriches: ‘Make no economic sense'
Robert F. Kennedy Jr. wants to save the whales along with the ostriches. The Secretary of Health & Human Services — who recently went to bat for nearly 400 ostriches threatened by the bird flu in Canada — doubled down Sunday on his contention that offshore windmills need to be banned because they threaten whales and other marine life. The offshore contraptions also are a costly bust as a clean-energy alternative to fossil fuels, Kennedy told WABC 770 AM's the 'Cats Roundtable' program. 7 Secretary of Health & Human Services Robert F. Kennedy Jr. doubled down Sunday on his contention that offshore windmills need to be banned. Getty Images 'We've had 109 whale groundings in the last 22 months. And they're all in the proximity of these new offshore wind farms,' said the Kennedy scion — who once famously cut off a dead whale's head on the beach and strapped it to the roof of the family's car to bring it home to reportedly study it. 'In the 20 years before that, the average whale grounding was 2.6 per year,' he told host John Catsimatidis. 'Many of these [whales] are critically endangered species. … We are going to exterminate these whales,' RFK Jr. said. 'When you put a windmill up, the cod disappear, the groundfish disappear. The fishermen are going out of business.' 7 'In the 20 years before that, the average whale grounding was 2.6 per year,' he told host John Catsimatidis. Lois GoBe – He added that many of the offshore wind companies operating in the US are foreign-owned and partner with American firms to receive massive subsidies under former President Joe Biden's Inflation Reduction Act. 'The energy that they produce is three times the cost of an onshore wind plant. They make no economic sense,' Kennedy said. President Trump has already issued an executive order blocking approval of all new offshore wind projects, which are opposed by residents and elected officials in New York and New Jersey shore communities. 7 Many of the offshore wind companies operating in the US are foreign-owned and partner with American firms to receive massive subsidies. gudkovandrey – The president did allow one controversial offshore wind project off Long Island's coast to proceed, at the behest of Gov. Kathy Hochul and Big Apple Mayor Eric Adams. It had already received all the necessary approvals and promised an estimated 1,000 local jobs. The project, known as Empire Wind 1, is just one cog in New York's grander push to become fossil fuel-free by 2050 and is set to power 500,000 homes through green energy provided by wind turbines. But it faces steep criticism from Nassau County officials, who agree with Kennedy that the project threatens marine life and the local fishing industry. Kennedy said Sunday that he speaks to Trump 'all the time' about his opposition to offshore windmills. 7 President Trump has already issued an executive order blocking approval of all new offshore wind projects. AP As an environmental lawyer, he helped block a proposed offshore wind farm near his family's compound in Cape Cod. Trump himself is a staunch opponent of offshore wind, too, saying, 'We're not going to do the wind thing. 'Big, ugly windmills, they ruin your neighborhood. 'They destroy everything, they're horrible, the most expensive energy there is,' Trump has said. 'They ruin the environment, they kill the birds, they kill the whales.' 7 Kennedy said Sunday that he speaks to Trump 'all the time' about his opposition to offshore windmills. EcoView – 7 Trump himself is a staunch opponent of offshore wind, too, saying, 'We're not going to do the wind thing.' AP As for Kennedy and the ostriches, he has been appealing to Canadian officials to save the birds as part of a campaign with Catsimatidis. The Canadian Food Inspection Agency has said it needs to kill hundreds of ostriches at the Universal Ostrich Farm in British Columbia to curb the spread of the avian flu there. RFK Jr., who owns an emu, stuck his neck out for the birds and is hopeful that doesn't happen. He said the ostriches survived the avian bird flu and they should be studied to determine how they became immune. 7 Kennedy has been appealing to Canadian officials to save the birds as part of a campaign with Catsimatidis. halberg – TV's Dr. Oz, who works closely with RFK as the administrator of the Center for Medicare and Medicaid Services, even offered his Florida ranch as a refuge for the ostriches. 'We want to get antibodies out of them. They survived bird flu. Why did they survive?,' RFK Jr. said. 'We need to know that because there are a lot of other birds that died from it.' He blamed 'bureaucratic corruption' and the lust for power for wanting to cull the ostriches.
Yahoo
15-05-2025
- Health
- Yahoo
Sen. Baldwin discusses concerns over Medicaid, health care cuts
WASHINGTON — Sen. Tammy Baldwin spoke Wednesday about the need to protect health care funding and her concerns about potential deep cuts being made. Baldwin spoke to media across the state in a Zoom conference call Wednesday morning, prior to a Senate Committee on Health, Education, Labor & Pension hearing with Robert Kennedy Jr., secretary of Health & Human Services, that took place later in the day. Baldwin said she wants to hear more details about his planned cuts, and which programs will be consolidated. 'They need to answer questions about what actions they are taking that will affect people's daily lives,' Baldwin said. 'He is not empowered to do this with the wave of a wand. We need to know more about why they are doing these hiring freezes.' Baldwin, a Democrat, expressed concern about potential cuts to mental health programs. 'Given the lack of transparency and the lack of information, we know we need to press him, to make sure that dollars are available for those in a mental health crisis,' she said. Baldwin talked about how Head Start programs in the state are in danger of losing federal funding. She said Kennedy has halted $1 billion in funding for Head Start programs nationwide. 'I am going to be asking him why they are choking off funding for this valuable program,' she said. She also talked about schools in Milwaukee that are closed because of lead in the pipes, and the need for federal dollars to help address that. Baldwin talked about meeting with Kennedy Jr. prior to him becoming secretary, and she opted to not vote to confirm him to the position. 'I came to the conclusion he was more interested in fringe conspiracy theories than to stand up to Donald Trump. I am seeing my worst fears play out.' The Senate ultimately confirmed Kennedy Jr. on a 52-48 vote, with only Republican Mitch McConnell of Kentucky joining all Democrats against his confirmation. Baldwin also talked about why healthcare access is so important to her. 'Health care is why I got into public service in the first place,' Baldwin said. She talked about having pre-existing health conditions as a child, with insurance companies refusing to cover her at that point in her life. 'I really took what I learned at a young age and it has guided me through my life,' she said. The Republican Party of Wisconsin was contacted for a comment, but none were returned before press deadline.
Yahoo
08-04-2025
- Health
- Yahoo
RFK Jr., Zeldin appear in Utah to promote 'Make America Healthy Again' bills
Health & Human Services Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. and Environmental Protection Agency Administrator Lee Zeldin appeared in Utah on Monday to promote a series of bills they said align strongly with the "Make America Healthy Again" agenda.
CNN
27-03-2025
- Business
- CNN
RFK Hammers HHS - The Situation Room with Wolf Blitzer and Pamela Brown - Podcast on CNN Audio
The Situation Room with Wolf Blitzer and Pamela Brown 83 mins Secretary of Health & Human Services Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. announces a massive 10,000 jobs cut at the department he oversees, calling it a "win-win" for Americans. Plus, Kennedy's boss slaps a 25% tariff on all imported cars andcar parts, meaning you'll be paying thousands of dollars more.
Fox News
04-02-2025
- Business
- Fox News
All-Star Panel: Cabinet Picks Move One Step Closer to Confirmation
After initial opposition from some Senate Republicans, both Health & Human Services Secretary Nominee Robert F. Kennedy Jr. and National Intelligence Director nominee Tulsi Gabbard have secured the votes needed from committees to be sent to the full Senate for confirmation. Meanwhile, President Trump has made major moves regarding tariffs — issuing an additional 10% tariff on all Chinese imports and declaring a 30-day pause on 25% tariffs on Mexico and Canada after the two countries pledged to focus on border security. To discuss this and more, Wall Street Journal Editorial Board Member Bill McGurn, FOX News Senior Congressional Correspondent Chad Pergram, and FOX News Political Analyst Juan Williams join Bret for today's All-Star Panel. Follow Bret on X: @BretBaier
