As wind power become more and more commonplace, one frequently hears about the dangers that wind turbines pose to birds. Multiple studies have looked at bird mortality due to collisions with these wind turbines. Indeed, estimates are that from 150,000 and 300,000 birds fall victim to wind turbines each year and with increasing numbers of … Continue reading Wind farm operators also are seeking ways to reduce bird collisions
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Bats killed by wind turbines at a wind farm in Nevada is down sharply
Federal land managers say the number of bats killed by wind turbines at a wind farm in White Pine County is down sharply from a year ago. Paul Podborny of the federal Bureau of Land Management’s Ely District Office says 23 bats have died at the Spring Valley Wind Farm so far this year compared … Continue reading Bats killed by wind turbines at a wind farm in Nevada is down sharply
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Serial Bird Killers? The True Toll of Infamous Wind Turbines
Pity the birds. As if cats weren’t bad enough, humans have invented all sorts of torture devices for our winged friends. We’ve paved over their nesting sites to make room for Olive Gardens and have broken up their skyscapes with glass buildings and radio towers. Then came the most infamous bird killer of all: the … Continue reading Serial Bird Killers? The True Toll of Infamous Wind Turbines
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Wind power causes only a tiny fraction of bird deaths
Wind power is responsible for a fraction of a percent of human-caused bird fatalities. Yet the wind energy industry does more to scientifically evaluate and then avoid, minimize, and mitigate wildlife impacts than any other source of energy generation and the vastly greater forms of human impacts such as buildings, power lines, and telecommunication towers. … Continue reading Wind power causes only a tiny fraction of bird deaths
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Some basic facts about wind power, birds and wildlife
Wind energy has the lowest environmental impacts of any source of electricity generation, with modern wind power plants collectively being far less harmful to birds than radio towers, tall buildings, and numerous other human-made objects. That fact aside, there
Continue readingWind power for humans and wildlife
Wind turbines, an excellent source of renewable energy, are better for the environment but bad news for wildlife. Although they are noisy and aesthetically unpleasing, wind power is gaining prominence as one of the best forms of renewable energy. Studies suggest that a large wind turbine can generate enough energy to power 600 US homes. … Continue reading Wind power for humans and wildlife
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Wind energy has the lowest environmental impacts of any source of electricity generation
Wind energy has the lowest environmental impacts of any source of electricity generation, with modern wind power plants collectively being far less harmful to birds than radio towers, tall buildings, and numerous other human-made objects. Regarding reliability and backup, changes in wind energy output occur slowly, since it typically takes hours for a weather event … Continue reading Wind energy has the lowest environmental impacts of any source of electricity generation
Continue reading8 Ways Wind Energy Companies Are Trying to Stop Killing Birds and Bats
J. Marijs/Shutterstock This story originally appeared on Grist and is reproduced here as part of the Climate Desk initiative. Hundreds of thousands of birds and bats are killed by wind turbines in the US each year, including some protected species such as the golden eagle and the Indiana bat. That’s only a small fraction of … Continue reading 8 Ways Wind Energy Companies Are Trying to Stop Killing Birds and Bats
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Millions of Christmas turkeys roasted by wind power
RES Group claims last December 25 enough wind power was generated to bake two million mince pies. Most people pine for a white Christmas, but the renewable energy industry has a different idea – keeping its fingers crossed for a windy day to power Britain through lunch and the Doctor Who Christmas Special, delivering a … Continue reading Millions of Christmas turkeys roasted by wind power
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Wind Turbines and Birds
Wind Turbines are known to kill birds, some claim by the thousands. Europe has a thousand wind turbines, are appreciated for their clean energy, and they still have tons of birds. I don’t think German and Spanish birds are smarter than ours. Same goes for Canada’s turbine farms just across Lake Erie from Port Clinton. It … Continue reading Wind Turbines and Birds
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American Wind Energy Association reacts to USFWS eagle permit ruling
Today, the American Wind Energy Association (AWEA) welcomes the U.S. Fish & Wildlife Service’s (FWS) final rule to extend the total maximum duration of take permits allowed for under the 2009 Eagle Permit Rule. customized weight loss However, this rule must only be a first step in creating a rational and effective approach to eagle … Continue reading American Wind Energy Association reacts to USFWS eagle permit ruling
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Wind Energy Industry Addresses Bird Mortality Issue
Duke Energy Renewables has taken proactive steps to address the issue of bird mortality at the company’s wind farm generation sites. The actions, among the first in the wind industry, follow an agreement with the Department of Justice over the deaths of golden eagles at two sites in Wyoming. The DOJ had filed misdemeanor charges … Continue reading Wind Energy Industry Addresses Bird Mortality Issue
Continue readingAudubon report says wind turbines, wildlife can coexist in Maine
One of Maine’s top wildlife advocacy groups says there’s plenty of room in the state to accommodate animal habitat and wind energy development. In a report released Wednesday night, Falmouth-based Maine Audubon found that of the 1.1 million acres in the state where there’s enough wind to justify turbines, 933,000 acres don’t overlap with sensitive … Continue reading Audubon report says wind turbines, wildlife can coexist in Maine
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Wind energy, birds and wildlife: AWEA Statement Regarding Duke Energy MBTA Settlement
While we cannot speak to the specifics of this case as they are not public, based on our understanding of the settlement agreement this is a clear example of a wind company taking responsibility for unforeseen impacts to wildlife and providing conservation measures to not only offset those impacts, but also with respect to other … Continue reading Wind energy, birds and wildlife: AWEA Statement Regarding Duke Energy MBTA Settlement
Continue readingWind Energy Threat to Birds Is Overblown
Wind energy is one of the cleanest, most abundant, sustainable — and increasingly cost-effective — ways to generate electricity. It is also one of the fastest growing electricity sources around the globe. mac os x snow leopard digital download In the United States alone, more than 13,000 megawatts of new capacity was installed in 2012, … Continue reading Wind Energy Threat to Birds Is Overblown
Continue readingWildlife is safe with wind turbines
A new report by a wildlife expert claims that the Lake Erie wind turbine project called “Icebreaker” will have no significant biological impact on birds and bats near its operations. Dr. Paul Kerlinger said, “The weight of evidence gathered from studies conducted over many years is quite conclusive. Biologically significant impacts to any bird or … Continue reading Wildlife is safe with wind turbines
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Bird charity proposes wind turbine at its UK headquarters
The Royal Society for the Protection of Birds (RSPB), the UK’s largest nature conservation charity, is to install a wind turbine at its headquarters. An RSPB press release said the organisation believes renewable energy is an essential tool in the fight against climate change, which poses the single biggest threat to the long-term survival of … Continue reading Bird charity proposes wind turbine at its UK headquarters
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Wind energy and wildlife
Wind energy development has increased substantially in the United States in recent years, from 2,742 megawatts (MW) of installed capacity in 1999 to more than 60,000 MW in 2012. You might expect that the windiest states would be the ones making the greatest strides in harnessing this renewable energy resource, but that isn
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Wind power does not strongly affect greater prairie chickens, seven-year study finds
Wind power development does not cause significant impacts to, and may in fact benefit, greater prairie chicken populations, according to the results of a seven-year study from a Kansas State University ecologist and his team. The researchers–led by Brett Sandercock, professor of biology–discovered that wind turbines have little effect on greater prairie chickens, and … Continue reading Wind power does not strongly affect greater prairie chickens, seven-year study finds
Continue readingWind turbines don’t harm prairie chickens
A seven-year study by a Kansas State University ecologist and his team has found wind energy development doesn’t ruffle the feathers of greater prairie chicken populations, according to a news release. The researchers — led by Brett Sandercock, professor of biology — discovered the grassland birds are more affected by rangeland management practices and the … Continue reading Wind turbines don’t harm prairie chickens
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