Wyoming Rancher Challenges State Wind Lease Over Generational Legacy

Wyoming rancher fights back against a $1.7 billion wind and hydrogen project, claiming it threatens a seven-generation legacy and the future of his family's land.

When a $1.7 billion green hydrogen project was approved next to Mike Stephens’ century-old Wyoming ranch, he didn’t stay silent. Now, he's taking the state to court—fighting to preserve his land, his legacy, and the view his great-grandchildren may never see.