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Solar Bloom in Spain: A Threat to Centuries-Old Olive Groves

April Joy Jovita

Spain’s push for renewable energy has positioned it as a European leader in solar power. However, this green energy boom comes at a cost. In Andalusia, the heartland of Spain’s olive oil production, solar farms are encroaching on fertile agricultural land, threatening centuries-old olive groves and the livelihoods of local farmers. The Conflict Between Solar ...