[BCNnet] wind power projects and birds

[William Mueller]

I hate to disagree with folks I respect, I really do. But to me, the
opposition to most wind power projects is misguided. Climate change poses a
risk to birds, other wildlife, (and humans) that is 1000s of times greater
than the limited mortality that results from wind turbines. There are
exceptions, of course - siting of wind turbines is critical. Having said
that, there are few examples where wind projects have caused serious levels
of avian mortality. Bats may be more at risk; there needs to be more study
of the effects of wind turbines on bats. To read more, please see WBCI's
Issues Committee's "Issues Paper" on wind power at
http://www.wisconsinbirds.org/IssuesPapers.htm

William P. Mueller
Issues Committee Chair, Wisconsin Bird Conservation Initiative (WBCI)
Conservation Chair, Wisconsin Society for Ornithology (WSO)
1242 S. 45 St.
Milwaukee, WI 53214
(414) 643-7279
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