Geography 2050 (2021) Book Review: Who Owns the Wind?

The discussion revolves around the book “Who Owns the Wind” by David Hughes, exploring the geographical context of Andalusia in southern Spain and the challenges faced by the village of Sereno surrounded by wind turbines. The book delves into the historical and property-related reasons for the concentration of wind turbines in the area and the resistance of the local population to the energy transition. The author emphasizes the need for justice in the rollout of renewables, particularly wind energy, proposing the concept of a wind commons.

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