Power To The People
46:24 Min
Aralvaimozhi, a town in Tamil Nadu, India, thrives because wind farms provide jobs. But as land prices continue to increase, some residents regret having sold their land long ago.
Power To The People
Power To The People - Wind Energy
21 Jun 2024 10:00pm
Aralvaimozhi, a town in Tamil Nadu, India, thrives because wind farms provide jobs. But as land prices continue to increase, some residents regret having sold their land long ago.
Power To The People
About the show:
As the world grapples with climate change, more and more countries in Asia are looking for ways to transition to clean energy. Bioenergy and geothermal are alternatives to supplement traditional power supplies. However, not all efforts are welcomed on the ground. From wind turbines pushing land prices up, to the fear of nuclear disaster and long-term environmental damage from biomass power plants, authorities and businesses face challenges from local communities.