Tag: Greens
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Larissa Waters weighs Robbins Island wind farm stance as Greens split
Greens leadership under pressure on Robbins Island wind farm The Greens are navigating a delicate balance as internal tensions surface over the Robbins Island wind farm in Tasmania. The project, proposed as Tasmania’s largest renewable energy development with 100 turbines, has drawn swift opposition from two Greens colleagues, Tasmanian senators Nick McKim and Peter Whish-Wilson,…
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Greens Leader Waters: Balancing Biodiversity and Renewable Energy on Robbins Island Wind Farm
Greens Leader Waters Avoids a Firm Position on Robbins Island Greens leader Larissa Waters has avoided a firm stance on the Robbins Island wind farm, a high-profile project in Tasmania that has drawn opposition from two Greens colleagues and criticism from environmental groups. With debates intensifying about the pace and location of renewable energy, Waters…
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Greens Leader Waters avoids taking a position on Robbins Island wind farm
Greens Leader Waters weighs in as Robbins Island wind farm pressure mounts The Greens are navigating a complex debate over Robbins Island, a proposed 100-turbine wind farm in Tasmania that would become the state’s largest renewables project. The controversy has split Greens leadership and raised questions about how the party will balance the push for…
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Geneva State Council election: Walder leads Dugerdil
Overview of the first round in Geneva In the race to fill a Geneva State Council seat left vacant by Antonio Hodgers, Greens candidate Nicolas Walder faced a stern challenge from UDC challenger Lionel Dugerdil. The day’s atmosphere mirrored a local spectacle rather than a routine ballot, with eight UDC supporters in light shirts and…
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Geneva Council Election: Greens Under Pressure from Right
Introduction The recent resignation of Antonio Hodgers after twelve years on the Geneva Executive Council has set the stage for a politically charged election. The upcoming vote is critical for the Greens (Verts), who have maintained representation in Geneva’s executive since 1997. As they prepare for the election, their candidate, Nicolas Walder, and a diverse…
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The Shift on Internal Combustion Engine Bans: A Clear Stance
Introduction The debate over banning internal combustion engines (ICE) is heating up once more. During the International Motor Show (IAA), prominent leaders like Markus Söder and Friedrich Merz made their positions clear, raising significant discussions within Germany’s political landscape. Context of the Debate Germany has been at the forefront of the electric vehicle (EV) transition,…