The Story: Wind Power - Curse or Blessing?

Hardly any other topic is as controversial in North Rhine-Westphalia as the expansion of wind energy. Wherever wind turbines are erected, local residents often fear for their health or complain about disadvantages for the environment. They feel betrayed and cheated, and suspect that politicians are making common cause with investors and landowners. As a result, approval procedures for new wind turbines are delayed for years, and it is becoming increasingly difficult to find new building sites. If this trend continues, the dream of an energy supply without coal and nuclear could soon be over. But what is the truth behind the accusations of opponents of wind power, who see the health of local residents threatened by infrasound and shadow flicker? And how valid are the complaints of conservationists who describe wind turbines as "bird shredders" and report wanton destruction of the nests of rare bird species at planned new wind turbine sites? Along the flashpoints of the conflict, the story goes in search of clues: Which allegations are true? What is the cause of the fears? But above all, are there possible solutions that take the concerns of citizens and nature conservation just as seriously as the need for a climate-friendly energy supply?