In 2024, aeolian energy in Germany saw significant growth with an increase in permit awards for onshore wind turbines, but the upcoming Feb. 23 election has created uncertainty due to skepticism from leading parties. The CDU’s Friedrich Merz views wind power as a “transitional technology,” while the far-right AfD has threatened to dismantle all wind turbines and questioned climate change, despite their second-place polling position. Other major parties have committed to not forming a coalition with the AfD, making the CDU’s stance on wind power more influential for the next government.
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Nurse struck off after sharing Covid-19 conspiracy theories online
A midwife named Seana Mary Kerr from Newry, Northern Ireland, has been struck off the Nursing and Midwifery Council register for spreading conspiracy theories about Covid-19 and vaccinations on social media. Kerr claimed vaccines harmed unborn babies and advised pregnant women against wearing masks and receiving flu vaccinations, contradicting official health guidelines, which caused significant emotional distress to a pregnant woman she approached in public. The tribunal panel concluded that her actions undermined public confidence...
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