After being forced to suspend work for the second time, Empire Wind will be allowed to continue construction while its case makes its way through the court.By Lauren DalbanA federal judge issued a temporary injunction, allowing the developer of Empire Wind, an offshore wind project off the coast of Long Island, to resume construction after the Trump administration suspended work there in late December.
Observations from the Little Bunker
Last updated: January 16, 2026 12:56 AM
Atmospheric CO₂
428.7 ppm
+18.1
ppm/year
Atmospheric CH₄
1940.59 ppb
+-0.24
ppb/year
Global Temperature
+1.48 °C
Peak: +1.73°C
World Population
8.1 billion
+67
million/year