rich 1.0 Action Network https://actionnetwork.org <link href='https://actionnetwork.org/css/style-embed-v3.css' rel='stylesheet' type='text/css' /><script src='https://actionnetwork.org/widgets/v6/event/walshaw-windfarm-community-assembly?format=js&source=widget'></script><div id='can-event-area-walshaw-windfarm-community-assembly' style='width: 100%'><!-- this div is the target for our HTML insertion --></div> Green New Deal Calderdale Hub https://actionnetwork.org/groups/green-new-deal-calderdale-hub https://can2-prod.s3.amazonaws.com/events/photos/001/966/980/normal/IMG_4943.jpg We are facing a climate emergency and must rapidly phase out our reliance on fossil fuels. A large wind farm is proposed for Walshaw Moor near Hebden Bridge. While wind energy (including onshore wind) is a crucial part of the transition to more sustainable forms of energy, the site’s protected status—home to endangered bird species and sensitive peatland—raises significant concerns about the potential impact of the project on biodiversity and protected habitats in the area. The purpose of this event is not to decide whether the wind farm should go ahead, but to foster informed dialogue and provide expert insights into a variety of critical considerations surrounding this project. Key Topics Expert speakers will offer clear, informed overviews of: The wind farm proposal (from the developer) The planning process Energy and climate impacts Peatlands and flood risks Biodiversity Landscape, leisure, and cultural heritage Community Assembly This assembly will: Provide clear, reliable, and multifaceted information on the wind farm and its impacts Encourage open and respectful discussions Create space for differing opinions to be heard Event Structure Presentations and Q&A: Experts will present on the key topics, followed by an opportunity for questions. Group Discussions: Attendees will join small groups to discuss the issues with the assistance of facilitators. Group Sharing: Each group will share their key takeaways with the full assembly. https://actionnetwork.org/events/walshaw-windfarm-community-assembly