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Wind Turbines Have Killed an Estimated 18.7 Million Bats
Wind turbines are estimated to have killed around 18.7 million bats, according to a new report drawing attention to the hidden environmental cost of renewable energy. Conservationists say bat populations, which reproduce slowly, are especially vulnerable to turbine collisions and changes in air pressure near blades, prompting calls for mitigation measures such as adjusting turbine speeds.
Why now: The finding highlights a trade-off in green energy policy, sparking debate among environmental and renewable energy communities
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