SUNBLOCK: The Global Fight To Save Farmland From Big Solar

Robert Bryce — Mon, 11 Aug 2025 21:00:16 -0400

From Spain to Texas and India to England, solar projects are encroaching on prime agricultural land. Farmers and ranchers are fighting back.

In this mini-documentary, author and film producer Robert Bryce shows how the unchecked expansion of solar energy is paving over some of the world’s best farmland. In this 10-minute film, Bryce -- who has been reporting on land-use conflicts over alternative energy for 15 years -- talks to farmers and ranchers in Central Texas who are trying to protect the Blackland Prairie from the encroachment of massive solar projects. The film exposes the staggering scale of these giant projects, the global backlash against the solar industry, and emphasizes the importance of preserving agricultural land for future generations.

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Robert Bryce is a Texas-based author, journalist, film producer, and podcaster. His articles have appeared in a myriad of publications including the Wall Street Journal, New York Times, Forbes, Time, Austin Chronicle, and Sydney Morning Herald.

Feudal Future Podcast — Energy Politics and Pathways to Progress

Joel Kotkin and Marshall Toplansky — Tue, 07 Jan 2025 14:15:33 -0500

Is the energy sector on the brink of a transformative era? Join us as we welcome energy expert Robert Bryce to share his insights on the current state of the industry and the potential influence of the Trump administration's policies.

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SUNBLOCK: The Global Fight To Save Farmland From Big Solar

Feudal Future Podcast — Energy Politics and Pathways to Progress