[cobirds] article about birds & bats & renewable energy

I wanted to draw your attention to a High Country News article about the growing body of research on the impact of renewable energy plants on winged creatures. It is fascinating, though lengthy. I've tried to copy the link--but it's long too! The article keywords are "dead birds & bats - renewable energy" by Emma F Merchant - Feb. 14 this year.

https://www.hcn.org/articles/wildlife-the-dead-birds-and-bats-that-improve-renewable-energy?utm_source=wcn1&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=2023-02-17-Newsletter 

One take-away: It is not going to be as simple as just erecting fewer, bigger turbines. And the collection of carcasses is all over the map in terms of consistency by the wind & solar farm developers. And as always, the scientists trying to address the dearth of research need $$$.

Linda Andes-Georges

north central Boulder County

I acknowledge that I live in the territory of Hinóno'éí (Arapaho) and Cheyenne Nations, according to the 1851 Treaty of Fort Laramie; and that Colorado's Front Range is home to The Ute & many other Native peoples. Reconozco que vivo en el territorio de las naciones Hinóno'éí (Arapaho) y Cheyenne, según el 1851 Tratado de Fort Laramie; y que el estado de Colorado al esté de las Montañas Rocosas es territorio de Utes y muchos otros pueblos indígenas.