1. Mahnwache: Citizens defend themselves against wind turbines in Wilhelmsburg!

<Ol> <li> Mahnwache: Citizens defend themselves against wind turbines in Wilhelmsburg! </li> </l>

In a remarkable campaign, the citizens' initiative "Freie Friedländer Wiese" held its 300th vigil on Saturday against the construction of wind turbines. For eight years, the group, consisting of around 50 people, has been involved in Wilhelmsburg in the Vorpommern-Greifswald district for the preservation of the Friedländer Wiese and has repeatedly protested against the planning of wind power and photovoltaic systems. The meeting took place on the busy federal road 109 in Ferdinandshof near Torgelow. During the campaign, posters were shown and the road was partially closed to draw attention to their concerns.

An important point in this vigil was the discussion about the latest developments that affect the planned wind power projects. For example, the wind suitability areas Wilhelmsburg and Lüb's Ferdinandshof were officially removed from the planning. It was originally planned to build wind turbines of over 240 meters. However, the State Office for the Environment and Agriculture has refused this plan, citing species protection law concerns. This gave the initiative a further reason to be happy, even if the Regional Planning Association of Vorpommern did not want to comment on these decisions.

The role of the citizens' initiative

The "Freie Friedländer Wiese" initiative has constantly tried in recent years to raise awareness of the potential negative effects of wind turbine on the local environment. Their commitment is not only limited to the vigils, but also includes numerous information events and discussions to inform the population about the challenge of wind turbine.

The vigils take place weekly and are a fixed element of the protest of the citizens against wind power plans. Again and again the participants report on their motives and the need to protect the local flora and fauna. A participant expressed myself on the importance of the local biodiversity and the beauty of the surroundings. "We have to be careful not to sacrifice everything in favor of short -term profits," she said. Such comments reflect the concern of the group, which has repeatedly pointed out the consequences of climate change and the need for a sustainable energy policy over the years

Especially in recent years there was an increase in discussions about the energy transition in Germany. The question of the balance between energy requirements and environmental protection comes to the fore. The debate about wind power is often shaped by emotions, and the citizens' initiative helps to find the critical voices.

For more information on the vigil and developments related to the wind power projects, it is advisable to report the reporting on www.ndr.de to follow. There, the backgrounds that have led to the current decisions are processed in detail.