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Wind turbines have killed 19 million bats in 40 years in the US
Wind turbines have killed nearly 19 million bats in the US over the past four decades, according to the most comprehensive analysis of its kind to date.
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Wind turbines have killed nearly 19 million bats in the US over the past four decades, according to the most comprehensive analysis of its kind to date. The problem seems to have worsened in recent years, with more than 1.5 million deaths now occurring annually. But there may be ways of making this green energy source safer for wildlife without overly affecting energy production.
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