In La Baña, an agricultural town of 3,500 inhabitants located 30 kilometers north of Santiago de Compostela, Nely Pisco has prepared the sign that she will hold up during the demonstration scheduled for Sunday, June 5 in the capital of the region. versus “Aeolian Invasion”. “Because of capital, we are driven from our lands” is the watchword chosen by this teacher and bus driver, president of the Fonte Seca association, created in 2020 to fight against the proliferation of wind farm projects in the region.
“We are going to put mills 220 meters high 500 meters from our houses, the minimum set by law, launches, angry, this mother of two children, who owns forest land planted with eucalyptus threatened with expropriation, corn fields and a few pigs and hens. The worst part is the water: we drink pure, untreated spring water directly here. However, to install these gigantic aerogenerators, the foundations will necessarily cut the watercourse. »
In his municipality, no less than six wind farm projects have been submitted in recent years, representing around forty aerogenerators. “In total, almost 60% of the total surface of La Baña is affected. It’s insane. Both because of the stress that this will cause for the livestock and heart and neurological problems for the residents, who will suffer the infernal and constant roar of the blades. »
Organized by the “Eoliennes, comme ça non” platform, bringing together more than 180 environmental associations, trade unions and local elected officials, Sunday’s demonstration in Santiago de Compostela, the last in a list that continues to grow. to lie down in Spain, has chosen as its slogan “We have alternatives.” “We are not against wind turbines, we simply ask for a rational planning of these installations and a change of model that prioritizes efficiency and energy saving first”, explains Belen Rodriguez, spokesperson for the main environmental association in Galicia, created in 1974, Adega.
“In Galicia, wind turbines have become invasive: there are more than 300 projects on hold at the moment, due to the expected windfall of funds from the Next Generation recovery plan. However, they are not harmless for the environment, either because huge areas of extensive agriculture and livestock farming will be affected, or because they threaten species and biodiversity necessary to face the climate challenge. , she continues.
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