What will I do then?”President Donald Trump issued the three executive orders in question within the first three months of taking office this year. Geoffrey Heal, an expert in energy economics, presented evidence that countered the claims made in the orders that solar and wind energy are more costly, cause problems by being intermittent, and compromise energy security. Olson said the defense attorneys hadn't contested the statement that the central purpose of the executive orders is unleashing fossil fuels. They have to prove they have standing by showing how they’re harmed by the executive orders and how that harm might be relieved by an injunction and eventually a ruling. Olson said her plaintiffs face risk to life so they should be able to challenge energy policy, not just make public comments after actions are finalized.