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A report by Firetrace International warns that sensational media coverage of wind turbine fires is fostering community opposition to wind power, threatening over 12 GW of planned onshore projects in Europe. Despite a surge of new proposals, many projects have been canceled or stalled due to heightened fears, even though turbine fires are rare. The report advocates for better data on turbine incidents and emphasizes the need for proactive community engagement to support the renewable energy transition.