This isn't a frivilous and political movement to favor cronies, the heating of Earth is real and adverse to good outcomes if nothing is done to stem the emissions of greenhouse gases. Wind energy plays a vital role in that.
Reducing greenhouse gas emissions cannot remain a political issue. This is about the climate of Earth and survival of life. That may seem an extreme statement, but, the fact is Earth's climate is reaching extremes already.
This awareness began at least fifty years ago. How hot would Earth be today if the change to alternative energy began then?
There are issues with every form of energy. It is the energies that produce greenhouse gases that are the most destructive, not bird and bat counts. The wildlife losses can be mitigated and primarily by the actual placement of the wind turbines.
The BirdLife Flyways Programme (click here) is working on the ground to protect chains of Important Bird & Biodiversity Areas (IBAs) that are critical for migratory birds, and to reduce threats along these routes.
The greatest danger is migrations, especially during landings and take offs. The wind turbines have to be below the migratory altitude and away from landing areas. That is extremely important. The use of wind turbines are necessary, but, mitigating the problems will result in better acceptance of their use. Economically, they are important to the USA. Bird watching is as well.
Arkansas and Michigan (click here) have component manufacturing as turbine assembly plants. There are component manufactures all over the USA. A comparison can be drawn between wind turbine manufacturing in the USA to the beginnings of the car industry.
When it comes to protecting bird species more assessment of the Migratory Bird Treaty Act with partner countries will keep up to date problems so the bird populations are not effected. Birds will find migration challenging as well with droughts along these migration flyways.
I can't state it enough and with emphasis. "This is it, people. It is time to make the jump to alternatives in a very big way. Now, not 30 years from now."
U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service Land-Based Wind Energy Guidelines (click here)
Reducing greenhouse gas emissions cannot remain a political issue. This is about the climate of Earth and survival of life. That may seem an extreme statement, but, the fact is Earth's climate is reaching extremes already.
This awareness began at least fifty years ago. How hot would Earth be today if the change to alternative energy began then?
The BirdLife Flyways Programme (click here) is working on the ground to protect chains of Important Bird & Biodiversity Areas (IBAs) that are critical for migratory birds, and to reduce threats along these routes.
The greatest danger is migrations, especially during landings and take offs. The wind turbines have to be below the migratory altitude and away from landing areas. That is extremely important. The use of wind turbines are necessary, but, mitigating the problems will result in better acceptance of their use. Economically, they are important to the USA. Bird watching is as well.
When it comes to protecting bird species more assessment of the Migratory Bird Treaty Act with partner countries will keep up to date problems so the bird populations are not effected. Birds will find migration challenging as well with droughts along these migration flyways.
I can't state it enough and with emphasis. "This is it, people. It is time to make the jump to alternatives in a very big way. Now, not 30 years from now."
U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service Land-Based Wind Energy Guidelines (click here)
