Wind Farm Siting and Protected Areas in Catalonia: Planning Alternatives or Reproducing 'One-Dimensional Thinking'?

Wind energy is an emblem of sustainability with the potential to promote a qualitative alternative to current energy systems and nuclear options for CO2 reduction. However, wind farm siting often conflicts with aspirations to conserve traditional landscapes and wildlife habitats. In this paper we ad...

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Main Authors: Katharine N. Farrell, Pere Ariza-Montobbio
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: MDPI AG 2012-11-01
Series:Sustainability
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Online Access:http://www.mdpi.com/2071-1050/4/12/3180