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    <title><![CDATA[Ara in English - The Empordà Carving]]></title>
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      <title><![CDATA["Renewables yes, but not like this": Opposition from Girona on large renewable energy parks in natural environments]]></title>
      <link><![CDATA[https://en.ara.cat/girona/renewables-yes-but-not-like-this-opposition-from-girona-large-renewable-energy-parks-in-natural-environments_1_5588787.html]]></link>
      <description><![CDATA[<p><img src="https://static1.ara.cat/clip/05e531b0-a89f-4905-b459-5a1e1389b433_16-9-aspect-ratio_default_0_x2032y1465.jpg" /></p><p>Girona lags behind in green energy investment. Unlike other regions of Catalonia, the Girona district has no operational wind farms and only about ten functioning photovoltaic installations. However, both the Catalan government (Generalitat) and the Ministry for Ecological Transition are currently processing over 200 renewable energy projects that are expected to be implemented in the coming years. Many of these future wind and solar farms have generated controversy, facing opposition from residents and town councils in small villages. Citizens have united in various protest platforms, and last week, more than 40 Girona town councils joined forces to voice their discontent to the Catalan government's delegation. They all reiterate that, despite being in favor of a green transition, the projects planned for their area are "oversized," will damage "the natural environment," and regret that they were designed "without considering the opinions of local communities."</p>]]></description>
      <dc:creator><![CDATA[Aniol Costa-Pau]]></dc:creator>
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      <pubDate><![CDATA[Thu, 11 Dec 2025 06:01:24 +0000]]></pubDate>
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      <media:title><![CDATA[Residents and mayors opposed to the large renewable energy parks, in front of the Generalitat headquarters.]]></media:title>
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      <subtitle><![CDATA[40 municipalities and various citizens' platforms are demanding a green transition agreed upon with local authorities from the Generalitat (Catalan government).]]></subtitle>
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