Across the U.S., critics are pressuring public officials to stop or stall new solar projects, often citing unfounded health concerns.
By Anna Clark. Originally published April 24, 2026. Recorded by News Over Audio.
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Across the U.S., critics are pressuring public officials to stop or stall new solar projects, often citing unfounded health concerns. By Anna Clark. Originally published April 24, 2026. Recorded by News Over Audio. Support our journalism by donating at propublica.org/donate.

Across the U.S., critics are pressuring public officials to stop or stall new solar projects, often citing unfounded health concerns.
By Anna Clark. Originally published April 24, 2026. Recorded by News Over Audio.
Support our journalism by donating at <a href="http://propublica.org/donate" rel="noopener noreferrer">propublica.org/donate</a>.

Unfounded Health Concerns Are Powering a Solar Backlash

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