Wind Farm Referendum Reaches Ballot with 110,000 Signatures

Two initiatives targeting wind farm expansion restrictions, particularly in forested areas, gather sufficient signatures for national vote, demanding democratic oversight of installations.

Key Takeaways

Two initiatives targeting wind farm expansion have gathered over 110,000 signatures
The forest protection initiative aims to prevent wind turbines in woodland areas
Each wind turbine installation requires clearing an area equivalent to a football pitch
The second initiative demands democratic oversight for affected residents

By The Numbers

110,000+

Signatures collected

They Said

"Cutting down green spaces to protect the climate is absolute nonsense"
— Initiative Committee

Democratic Milestone Reached

Forest Protection Initiative Details

Democratic Oversight Proposal

Environmental and Social Implications

Sources & References

Swiss citizens will be voting on restricting wind farm expansion

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Key Takeaways

Two initiatives targeting wind farm expansion have gathered over 110,000 signatures
The forest protection initiative aims to prevent wind turbines in woodland areas
Each wind turbine installation requires clearing an area equivalent to a football pitch
The second initiative demands democratic oversight for affected residents

By The Numbers

110,000+

Signatures collected

They Said

"Cutting down green spaces to protect the climate is absolute nonsense"
— Initiative Committee

Key Takeaways

By The Numbers

They Said

Democratic Milestone Reached

Forest Protection Initiative Details

Democratic Oversight Proposal

Environmental and Social Implications

Sources & References

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