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Budget cuts for Danish green projects draw flak

Critics say it was a bad signal to be sending just before the Paris climate summit, but the government says that spending on alternative energy and innovation is still high

Published Sun, Dec 6, 2015 · 09:50 PM

    Sonderborg, Denmark

    NOT long ago, Denmark was making headlines for harvesting so much wind power that it was leading the way in generating renewable energy, while becoming a centre of innovation and growth for green and clean technology.

    Then, in June, a centre-left government was replaced by a right-wing, minority coalition determined to tighten spending and balance the budget in a programme to grow the economy.

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