Merete omma, a reindeer herder from near the city of ume㥠in swedish lapland, is concerned about the impacts of climate change and carbon-cutting industries on her livelihood. ms omma worries that a nearby hilltop wind farm has cut off grazing lands, making it difficult for the reindeer to find food. this has been particularly difficult for reindeer herders, who rely on the animals for their livelihoods, and ms omma believes the sami culture is at risk of disappearing due to the decline in people living a traditional lifestyle.
Situation has been ongoing since a wind farm was constructed in the area near ume㥠in swedish lapland. the wind farm has blocked off grazing lands, making it difficult for the reindeer to find food. this combined with the effect of mild winters has had a negative impact on the livelihoods of reindeer herders, who rely on the animals for their livelihoods.
Falk, head of permits for renewable energy firm svevind, has noted that assessing any potential impact on reindeer is an “important part” of the planning process, and is “very keen” to have an active dialogue with sami communities. ms omma believes that this is not enough to counteract the damage done by the wind farm, and that the sami culture is at risk of disappearing due to the decline in people living a traditional lifestyle.
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