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Friday, Aug. 16, 2024

Are US wind farms killing thousands of birds?


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One study estimated that wind turbines in 2020 were linked to less than 0.01% of all estimated bird deaths from human activity, according to research from the Renewable Energy Wildlife Institute that the U.S. Office of Energy Efficiency and Renewable Energy published online.

The U.S. requires wind turbines to be located at least 2 miles from a golden eagle nest and at least 660 feet from a bald eagle nest.

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