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Why Wind Farms Attract So Much Misinformation And Conspiracy Theory

27 Oct 2025 | Abstracted from Arstechnica

Wind farms attract misinformation due to their visibility in rural areas, where proposed projects often spark fears about health, property values, and landscape disruption. Online echo chambers amplify conspiracy theories, framing turbines as symbols of climate mandates or government overreach. Despite strong scientific consensus on safety and benefits, wind energy's role in decarbonization makes it a target for ideological backlash

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