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Friday, September 20, 2024

Protests Erupt Over New Fosen Wind Plans

Published: 2024-09-06

Activists, including artist Ella Marie Hætta Isaksen, are rallying against new wind power projects in Fosen, Norway.

The protests, held on September 6, 2024, highlight concerns over human rights violations following previous wind farm developments in the region.

The controversy centers around Nordic Wind, a company partly owned by Israeli interests, which plans further expansion in reindeer grazing areas.

This has sparked outrage among the Sámi community and environmental groups, who argue that the projects threaten their cultural rights and the environment.

The protests also draw parallels with Palestinian struggles, emphasizing a broader fight against land exploitation.

Activists demand that local authorities reject these new plans to prevent repeating past mistakes.