"Green" energy is not always beneficial. This is the conclusion reached by the hoteliers of Greece, who oppose the installation of wind farms in the Mediterranean Sea. The government plans to place 1.9 GW offshore wind turbines near the island of Crete. However, the Association of Hoteliers opposed these plans.
Tourism entrepreneurs believe that this type of "green" energy will lead to irreparable changes in the natural and anthropogenic landscape: travelers who appreciate Crete for its ancient monuments and beautiful seascapes will be greatly disappointed by man-made species. Because of this, the flow of visitors to the island may decrease, which will lead to losses in the tourist area. Hoteliers threaten to apply for protection of their interests to the Supreme Court of Cassation of the country.
In neighboring Bulgaria, there is also a heated debate over plans to install wind farms in the Black Sea. Fishermen are opposed here, fearing restrictions on fishing in areas where wind turbines are installed.
However, the Bulgarian scientific community believes that offshore power plants will contribute to an increase in biodiversity in the Black Sea. According to scientists, wind turbine installations will become a kind of reefs on which shellfish colonies will begin to develop, which in turn will attract a large influx of fish to the region.
But scientific arguments have not convinced Bulgarian fishermen, who are ready to protest against the government's plans. The problem has been put up for discussion in the National Assembly of the Republic.
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