The Research Debate “Earth and wind in the Anthropocene” by Edward H. Huijbens and Karl Benediktsson has been published in Versus

2023-03-02

The Versus Research Debate by Edward H. Huijbens and Karl Benediktsson is based on their Fennia Research Paper Earth, wind and fire: island energy landscapes of the Anthropocene (2021).

When grappling with large-scale or global issues, such as the environmental challenges of the present, it is important to highlight the geographical nuances and place-specific insights. Huijbens & Benediktsson focus on the necessity of the energy transition to tackle climate change, more specifically the development of wind energy. In re-reading old ideas and future aspirations in this context, opportunities exist for envisioning the future differently and create alternatives to grand narratives and fix-all panaceas.

The Research Debate icludes the commentaries Towards inclusive, socially sustainable energy futures by Mark C. J. Stoddart, Place-specificity matters but avoid the local trap! by Henner Busch, and Unsolicited dichotomies by Sven Stremke.