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Greek Scientific Association denies link between wildfires and wind turbines

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The Greek Scientific Association of Wind Energy (ELETAEN) has stated that claims linking wildfires to wind turbine installation are false.
The association reacted to specific reports regarding a fire in Oreokastro and denied any existence of applications for wind turbines in the area.
ELETAEN emphasizes that there is no reason or incentive to destroy forests for projects that are already permitted.
They have expressed concern over the misinformation, highlighting the destruction of property, environmental pollution, and threats to life from wildfires.
The claims have been characterized as "fake news" by the association.

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The Hellenic Scientific Wind Energy Association (ELETAN) has dismissed claims linking wildfires to wind turbines as "fake news." The association's statement comes in response to reports concerning a wildfire in the area of Oraiokastro, which mentioned a non-existent application for the construction of wind turbines in the vicinity. ELETAN emphasized that there is no evidence to support such a correlation.

ELETAN stressed the importance of accurately reporting environmental issues, noting that wildfires can lead to destruction of property, pollution, and the endangerment of lives. The association clarified that there are no incentives or reasons to deliberately harm forests for constructions that are already permitted, reiterating that the claims related to wind turbines and wildfires are unfounded.

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