Wind Energy and Wildlife Preservation: A Conservation Partnership

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As a carbon-free energy source, wind power is a leading climate change solution. And that’s important to countless species threatened by a warming planet.

For example, the National Audubon Society finds two-thirds of North American birds are at risk of extinction due to climate change. Wind also helps cut smog-creating air pollution from sulfur dioxides and nitrogen oxide. American wind power is proud to be a low-impact source of large-scale electricity generation. To provide low-cost and low-impact electricity, the industry has supported extensive research to understand wind and wildlife interactions. Initiatives like the Wind... ... More: Official Press Release AWEA Blog - Into the Wind

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