An order to stop work on the Revolution Wind project off Rhode Island further rattled the beleaguered Danish company.

There is no evidence that wind farms cause cancer. As recently as last year, the federal government declared there was no known link between large-scale whale deaths and offshore wind. Turbine blades whipping through the air do kill birds, as do buildings with glass facades. As for the aesthetic merits of turbines, it’s a matter of debate.

Shares in Orsted slid 17% on Monday after the U.S. halted the Danish company's Revolution Wind project off Rhode Island, adding to concerns about the future of the U.S. offshore wind market as President Donald Trump curbs investment in renewable energy.