‘Yes to fields of wheat, no to fields of iron’: how the world’s greenest country soured on solar

Denmark, a nation with high renewable energy usage, is experiencing a backlash against solar power development. Fueled by concerns over the visual impact on rural landscapes and potential property value decline, opposition has grown, particularly in regions with concentrated solar construction. The right-wing Denmark Democrats, led by Inger Støjberg, have capitalized on this discontent, using the slogan "yes to fields of wheat, no to fields of iron" to rally support. This anti-solar sentiment, which contributed to shifts in municipal elections, has now entered national politics as Denmark prepares for upcoming elections. This resistance reflects a broader trend in Europe, where far-right parties are increasingly targeting climate action as a key political issue.

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