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April 24 2017

Commentary by David Fuller

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On wind turbines and the fatality of birds:

Has anybody examined the effect of these turbines on fatality of seabirds eg seagulls, cormorants etc. flying into these huge "propellers".
Where does the green movement stand on this fatality factor?

David Fuller's view

This service has certainly commented over the last decade on the danger of birds being killed by windmills.  It troubles many subscribers and is only the latest serious problem for wildlife.  The fact is, mankind’s increasing presence has had a devastating impact on virtually all forms of wildlife, driving many species to the brink of extinction.  We depend on livestock but our treatment of them through intensive farming has become increasingly cruel as we have supposedly become more civilised. This is a grim legacy for our species. 

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