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Can AI stop rare eagles flying into wind turbines in Germany?

Can AI stop rare eagles flying into wind turbines in Germany?

September 26, 2022September 23, 2022 Supertrooper 4 Comments

Small in size, sensitive of constitution and with only 130 breeding pairs surviving locally in the wild, the lesser spotted eagle of the Oder delta lives up to its name. In Germany, key questions over the country’s energy future hang on the question of whether artificial intelligence systems can do a better job of spotting […]

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6 Ways Humans are Responsible for Mass Bird Deaths

6 Ways Humans are Responsible for Mass Bird Deaths

May 9, 2021May 7, 2021 Supertrooper Leave a comment

There are numerous ways in which we unknowingly cause harm to birds and other wildlife. Let’s take a look at some of the common practices that are harming bird populations around the world: 1. Windmills Wind turbines are a green energy source that helps offset our dependence on fossil fuels and our contribution to greenhouse […]

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How Many Birds Are Killed By Wind Turbines?

How Many Birds Are Killed By Wind Turbines?

February 6, 2021February 11, 2021 Supertrooper 5 Comments

Renewable energy development is a critically important part of the fight against climate change. Unfortunately, we also know that wind energy development has a substantial negative impact on birds. But just how many birds are killed by wind turbines? A Google search can turn up a wide array of answers to this question, with a […]

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POLL: Should the design and positioning of windfarms be better researched?

POLL: Should the design and positioning of windfarms be better researched?

November 9, 2017February 18, 2021 Supertrooper 8 Comments

A new study has revealed which bird and bat species are most at risk of collision with wind turbines, with birds of prey and migratory birds coming top of the list. This research is the first to take a global view of the problem, and pinpoints some possible solutions to allow birds, bats and wind […]

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POLL: Should wind energy companies face legal action for killing birds?

POLL: Should wind energy companies face legal action for killing birds?

December 13, 2015February 18, 2021 Supertrooper 6 Comments

How do wind energy companies kill protected bald eagles and golden eagles via turbine strikes every year without facing legal repercussions? They have renewable permits issued by the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service (FWS) that exempt them from laws making it illegal to kill the birds. However, the U.S. District Court of Northern California has […]

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