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Wind turbines have killed 18 million bats since 1981
Original: Wind turbines have killed 18M bats since 1981
A new estimate reported by The Wildlife Society puts bat deaths from wind turbines at around 18 million since 1981. Conservationists say the toll raises concerns for bat populations, many species of which reproduce slowly and are already under pressure from disease and habitat loss. The finding is fuelling debate over how to make wind energy safer for wildlife, such as adjusting turbine operation during peak bat activity.
Why now: New research quantifying large-scale bat mortality at wind farms has renewed debate over balancing renewable energy expansion with wildlife protection.
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- Wind turbines have killed 18M bats since 1981 · The Wildlife Society
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