Toad vs. Tech: Clean Energy Project Halted?

07/10/2025 2 min
Toad vs. Tech: Clean Energy Project Halted?

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Can this tiny toad halt a massive clean energy project? A Nevada-based geothermal plant is stalled after the Dixie Valley toad, found nowhere else on Earth, landed on the endangered species list. Now, Ormat Technologies is suing the federal government, claiming the listing was rushed and threatens a vital renewable energy source. But conservationists argue the plant could drive the toad to extinction. Get ready for a legal showdown that could redefine the balance between green energy and wildlife protection. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.