**Appeals Court Reinstates Native American Opposition to $10 Billion SunZia Energy Project: “We’d Rather Power Our Homes with Moonlight!”**
In a shocking turn of events that has left energy executives scratching their heads and Native American tribes chuckling, an appeals court has reinstated opposition to the $10 billion SunZia Energy Project. The project, which aims to transport renewable energy from New Mexico to Arizona, has been met with fierce resistance from local tribes who have made it clear: they’d rather power their homes with moonlight than let this project go through.
Chief Running Water of the Peculiar Tribe stated, “We’ve been living off the land for centuries. If we wanted to plug into the grid, we’d have done it ages ago! Besides, have you ever tried to charge your phone with a cactus? It’s a real pain!”
The SunZia project, which promises to deliver enough energy to power a small country, has been described by critics as “a giant metal spaghetti monster” that would ruin the pristine desert landscape. “We prefer our deserts untouched, thank you very much,” said local resident and self-proclaimed cactus whisperer, Betty “No-Grid” Johnson. “I mean, who needs electricity when you can have a nice bonfire and a good old-fashioned game of charades?”
In a bizarre twist, the court’s decision has sparked a new trend among local tribes: “Moonlight Energy Parties.” “We’re just trying to keep it natural,” said Chief Running Water. “Plus, the moonlight is free, and it pairs well with our ceremonial herbal tea.”
As the SunZia project continues to face legal hurdles, energy executives are reportedly considering a new strategy: “Operation Cactus Power.” “If we can’t beat them, we’ll join them,” said energy mogul Bob “The Grid” McGee. “We’re looking into ways to harness the power of cacti. Who knew they were so versatile?”
In the meantime, the tribes are celebrating their victory with a traditional feast of roasted marshmallows and moonlit storytelling. “We may not have electricity, but we have each other, and that’s more powerful than any grid,” said Betty “No-Grid” Johnson, as she prepared to charge her phone with a solar-powered cactus charger.
Stay tuned for updates on this electrifying saga, where the only thing more shocking than the court’s decision is the idea of using cacti as a power source!
