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Global assessment of the risks to biodiversity and Indigenous people’s lands from solar and wind farms
Author: Wang, Yuqing; et al.
Abstract: The share of wind and solar energy in global energy mix is rising rapidly. Despite their great potential for reducing carbon emissions, poorly planned wind and solar farms may encroach on socio-ecologically sensitive areas, threatening biodiversity and Indigenous people’s traditional land uses. However, these potential risks associated with wind and solar farm development worldwide are poorly understood. Here, we evaluate the potential biodiversity and Indigenous risks from wind and solar energy development by examining the extent to which global . . .
More »Under the Radar | Under Radaren
Author: National Alliance: Protect Nature Preserve Local Communities (Nationale Alliance: Beskyt natur Bevar lokalsamfund)
This report examines how the green transition is experienced at close range by citizens, including how planning processes are circumvented and how considerations of democracy, civil rights, nature and local communities are set aside. Research and the number of citizen groups (>200) indicate that this is a systemic problem – not isolated cases. Researchers describe it as a “system error” and characterize the resistance as “societal self-defence”. Under the Radar brings together five cases, examined in depth. They are stories . . .
More »Unpacking local energy conflicts: Drivers, narratives, and dynamics of right-wing populism and local resistance to energy transitions in Germany
Highlights Examines links between local resistance to renewables and right-wing populism via seven German case studies. Resistance often reflects governance, procedural and distributive justice concerns more than direct populist alignment. Populist narratives often emerge locally, reflecting frustrations with opaque planning and perceived injustices. Conflict intensity varies; rural areas resist more due to strong landscape and community attachments. Transparent, participatory planning can address grievances and limit populist rhetoric in energy debates. Abstract This paper examines the role of populist narratives in . . .
More »Community Council Convention of the Highland Council Area on the Impact of Major Energy Infrastructure
Author: Community Councils of the Highland Council Area
14th June 2025 – Beauly Hosted by the Community Councils of Kirkhill & Bunchrew, Kiltarlity, Sleat, Muir of Ord, Strathnairn, Kilmorack and Strathglass Unified Statement of the Convention of Community Councils This Convention supported by over FIFTY COMMUNITY COUNCILS, collectively representing over 72,000 residents within The Highland Council area: RECOGNISES the impact of climate change on our planet but OPPOSES an unjust and unnecessary industrialisation of The Highlands. CALLS for our elected members to URGENTLY support and protect our communities . . .
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