New Energy
NIMBYs Warm to Renewables in Europe’s Most Polluting Economy
- Energy crisis has raised acceptance for green power projects
- Community reluctance, bureaucracy have held back transition
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The Bavarian town of Niederaichbach long opposed a high-voltage line crucial for transport of Germany’s renewable energy. It took a war and nationwide blackout warnings for the residents’ resistance to soften.