Energy production’s toll on wildlife has sparked a heated debate, especially in light of US plans to scale back wind power and ramp up oil drilling. Originally reported by BBC Future Planet writer Sophie Hardach, scientists warn that while wind turbines do come with risks—like bird collisions and temporary noise during construction—fossil fuels pose far […]
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Energy production’s toll on wildlife has sparked a heated debate, especially in light of US plans to scale back wind power and ramp up oil drilling.
Originally reported by BBC Future Planet writer Sophie Hardach, scientists warn that while wind turbines do come with risks—like bird collisions and temporary noise during construction—fossil fuels pose far more severe long-term threats to wildlife and the planet.
