Unfounded health concerns are powering a solar backlash

Health Fears: Some critics say large solar farms are a public health threat. While there is little reputable evidence for this, their claims have helped power a backlash.
Stalling Solar: Restrictions on solar development are proliferating nationwide, helping to slow the growth of installations even as consumer energy costs are rising.
Michigan Battleground: Solar policy is especially fraught in Michigan. Fierce local battles include restrictions based on public health and local governments challenging state authority.