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Wind Turbines' Impact on Bats

Updated 2026-10-26 19:05 UTC 1 source Negative

Over 40 years, wind turbines have killed nearly 19 million bats in the US. However, measures can be implemented to reduce this impact.

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New Scientist
Nearly 19 million bats are estimated to have been killed by wind turbines in the US between 1981 and 2024, but measures can be taken to make them less deadly
2026-10-26 19:00 UTC
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