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Old December 7th 13, 01:55 PM posted to rec.aviation.soaring
Kevin Christner
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Default Windmills vs. Birds of Prey

In the name of almighty green energy, the government has issued a new ruling: "The newly finalized rule would grant 30-year permits allowing wind farms and other projects to accidentally kill federally protected eagles, provided they meet certain criteria."

Full article below.

http://online.wsj.com/news/articles/...tions_business

Would seem to preclude using bird deaths as a reason to oppose wind farms on the Appalachian ridges.

Unfortunate.

2C