Events across Europe show that renewable projects can spark social resistance if carried out at the expense of the environment and without involving local communities. Circumventing nature protection and public participation will not speed up renewables’ deployment — rather, it will slow it down. Nicoleta Lipcaneanu and Alberto Vela report As Europe grapples with energy insecurity and the effects of the climate crisis, EU capitals are preparing to fight back with solar panels, wind farms, and heat pumps. To pave … Continue reading Safeguarding renewables against social backlash