Carinthia decides: home or wind turbines - what is left?

Carinthia decides: home or wind turbines - what is left?

Kärnten, Österreich - Today, on January 12, 2025, Carinthia is the focus of a trend -setting vote that will decide whether the stunning landscape of the federal state should be spoiled by gigantic wind turbines. LAbg. Manuel Krautgartner, club chairman of the MFG-OÖ, commented on the situation and asked the citizens to set a strong sign against the supposed "delusion" of green energy projects. "Do we want to protect our homeland or sacrifice them for ideological projects?" asked Krautgartner and warned of the long -term damage caused by wind turbines, both for the environment and for humans. In his passionate appeal, he illuminates the ecological and economical disadvantages that are connected with such systems are.

The green agenda in Europe is increasingly criticized because it undermines energy security in the affected countries. With the help of wind turbines, CO2 emissions are to be reduced, but the real effects have proven to be catastrophic. In Carinthia, which borders on the states of Salzburg, Styria and Slovenia, the decision on wind power is particularly shaped by the unique nature and the countless waters, as the beautiful Wörthersee and many other lakes with drinking water quality show. Nature is a central argument of the opponents of the wind power projects that are concerned about the preservation of home.

with over 560,000 inhabitants and an area of ​​9,533 square kilometers, Carinthia is severely affected by the power supply and nature conservation. The plaintiffs and environmentalists fear that the wind power projects could negatively affect both the environment and the quality of life of the citizens. This coordination could not only serve for Carinthia, but also as a signal for all of Austria and the EU that there is a comprehensive review of the energy transition. The political groups are determined to represent their points of view and to put the consequences for the regional identity and the environment.