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Wind power's giant turbines create debate - Some tout alternative energy; bird advocates voice concern
As wildlife advocates demand more studies of avian mortality from wind turbines, the federal government has blocked plans for several wind farms in Wisconsin and other parts of the Midwest on the grounds that the giant turbines could interfere with military radar.
June 19, 2006
by Tom Henry
in Toledo Blade
Lake Erie's first shoreline wind turbine began operation on June 9 at the Great Lakes Science Center in Cleveland. ( Green Energy Ohio/Fletcher Miller )
Not long ago, the nuclear industry was wind power's primary critic. Now, questions are being raised by bird lovers and Pentagon officials.
As wildlife advocates demand more studies of avian mortality from wind turbines, the federal government has blocked plans for several wind farms in Wisconsin and other parts of the Midwest on the grounds that the giant turbines could interfere with military radar.
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