European wind power with Daniel Lindvall

How can Europe build public acceptance for wind power and expand clean energy production? Why are some communities hesitant to welcome wind turbines, and what policies can shift public attitudes?

In this episode, Daniel Lindvall, Senior Researcher at Climate Change Leadership, Uppsala University, joins Ricardo Silvestre (Movimento Liberal Social) to discuss the benefits of wind power for decarbonisation, energy security, and economic growth. They explore the challenges communities face when projects are developed nearby, from local resistance and fairness concerns to the role of community benefits, taxation, and combating disinformation—while outlining key policy recommendations to strengthen acceptance of renewable energy across Europe.

Show Notes

This podcast, as well as previous episodes, is available on SoundCloud, Apple Podcast, Stitcher and Spotify.You can know more about Daniel on his website, and as he mentioned during the conversation, he as an e-book with the title Climate Change and the Endurance of Democracy.

The video that Ricardo mention, with Samuel L. Jackson and Vatenfall, can be found here (NSFW). 

And you can find the policy paper here.

This podcast is produced by the European Liberal Forum in collaboration with Movimento Liberal Social and Fundacja Liberté!, with the financial support of the European Parliament. Neither the European Parliament nor the European Liberal Forum are responsible for the content or for any use that be made of.