Hello Wrenches,
A very knowledgeable friend has concern about wind turbines killing
birds and bats, and sent me these links. From previous posts on this
list and information I've heard elsewhere, I thought this really
wasn't much of an issue, more of a red herring by those who are
opposed to wind energy.
<http://www.batsandwind.org/pdf/baerwald%20et%20al%20current%20biology%202008.pdf>http://www.batsandwind.org/pdf/baerwald%20et%20al%20current%20biology%202008.pdf
http://coalicionventanasverraco.org/files/horn_et_al_2008.pdf
<http://www.batsandwind.org/main.asp?page=research&sub=operational>http://www.batsandwind.org/main.asp?page=research&sub=operational
http://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2009/09/090928095347.htm
<http://www.abcbirds.org/abcprograms/policy/collisions/pdf/wind_rulemaking_petition.pdf>http://www.abcbirds.org/abcprograms/policy/collisions/pdf/wind_rulemaking_petition.pdf
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Environmental_impact_of_wind_power
How much of an issue is this really? Can we put the danger into
perspective? Does this kill more bats and birds than the pollution
it displaces?
Thanks,
Drake
Drake Chamberlin
ATHENS ELECTRIC LLC
OH License 44810
CO license 3773
NABCEP Certified PV
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