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To: SeekAndFind

Who does the counting of these bird carcasses? Sounds doubtful.


29 posted on 09/23/2019 9:54:15 AM PDT by lurk
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To: lurk

According to this study:

https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/abs/pii/S0006320713003522

We systematically derived an estimate of bird mortality for U.S. monopole turbines by applying inclusion criteria to compiled studies, identifying correlates of mortality, and utilizing a predictive model to estimate mortality along with uncertainty.

Despite measures taken to increase analytical rigor, the studies we used may provide a non-random representation of all data; requiring industry reports to be made publicly available would improve understanding of wind energy impacts. Nonetheless, we estimate that between 140,000 and 328,000 (mean = 234,000) birds are killed annually by collisions with monopole turbines in the contiguous U.S.

We found support for an increase in mortality with increasing turbine hub height and support for differing mortality rates among regions, with per turbine mortality lowest in the Great Plains. Evaluation of risks to birds is warranted prior to continuing a widespread shift to taller wind turbines. Regional patterns of collision risk, while not obviating the need for species-specific and local-scale assessments, may inform broad-scale decisions about wind facility siting.


31 posted on 09/23/2019 9:57:52 AM PDT by SeekAndFind (look at Michigan, it will)
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