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Wind turbines should be painted purple to deter bats, scientists claim
Chloe Long, a PhD student from Loughborough University, said: "Our major conclusion is that turbine paint colour could be having a significant impact on the attraction of insect species to the structure, both during the day and at night."
October 16, 2010
by Laura Roberts
in Telegraph.co.uk
Wind turbines should be painted purple to prevent bats and birds from flying into them, a new report has found.
Bats and birds are being killed by the blades of the turbines because they are attracted to the insects that are drawn to the white or light grey colour.
Scientists say that if the structures were painted a different colour it might reduce the amount of wildlife killed.
Chloe Long, a PhD student from Loughborough University, said: "Our major conclusion is that turbine paint colour could be having a significant impact on the attraction of insect species to... [continue via Web link]
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