| Number | 13047 |
| Subject | Environment |
| Source | SF Weekly |
| State | None |
| Year | 1995 |
| Publication Date | None |
| Summary | S.F. Weekly examines how windmills, long hailed as a nonpolluting, renewable electricity source, are killing thousands of birds worldwide. Among the victims are red-tailed hawks, American kestrels, turkey vultures assorted owls and federally protected species like Aquila chrysaetos, the golden eagle. It turns out the Bay Area--specifically Altamount Pass in the hills above Livermore--is the windmill bird-death capital of America. (March 29 - April 4, 1995) |
| Category | None |
| Pages | None |
| Keywords | Linn Whirly Birds Alternative energy National Audubon Society Raptors Migratory Bird Treaty Act Renewable technology Endangered species 6 pgs. |
| Related Links | None |
| Related Video | None |
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