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Wind Energy vs. Bats and Birds
November 9, 2009 | USGS CoreCast

One of the objections to wind energy is the impact that it might have on local bat and bird populations. USGS bat specialist, Dr. Paul Cryan, is investigating this issue and provides a report in a USGS podcast.


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