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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 . . .
More »Kaban wind – from eucalypt woodland to industrial site
Author: Rainforest Reserves Australia
Windpower development located in Kaban, near Ravenshoe on the Atherton Tablelands, Far North Queensland. This is Jirrbal Country. Now 28 wind turbines are being installed on critical habitat here at great distress to some Jirrbal Elders. The hurt over what has been done at Kaban is significant – it is an ongoing weeping wound to many.
More »“We have been invaded”: Wind energy sacrifice zones in Åfjord Municipality and their implications for Norway
Author: Karam, Anne; and Shokrgozar, Shayan
ABSTRACT. Following the “green” growth tradition, the construction of lower carbon energy (renewable energy) infrastructures, such as wind power, has gained prominence in Norway. This has led to indigenous Saami herders confronting pastureland dispossession, some citizens fearing the industrialization of nature, and municipal councils losing formal governance power in favor of national agencies and private-sector project developers—justified by the urgency of the climate crisis. The purpose of the paper is to explore how energy infrastructures aimed at decarbonization have led . . .
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