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Old December 7th 13, 02:55 PM posted to rec.aviation.soaring
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Default Windmills vs. Birds of Prey

On Saturday, December 7, 2013 8:55:29 AM UTC-5, Kevin Christner wrote:
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

http://www.epaw.org/multimedia.php?article=b2
And windmills do strike soaring birds. In this case a vulture in Greece.

Karl Striedieck