But, hundreds of thousands of birds and nearly 1 million bats die every year in collisions with wind turbines throughout the United States and Canada. As scientists look for ways to mitigate the effects of climate change, clean energy producers need to keep wildlife populations and their habitats in mind, experts say. “More than half of the (bat) species in the U.S. are either declining or at some risk of decline,” said Winifred Frick, chief scientist at Bat Conservation International. “Wind energy is the leading cause of mortality for our long-distance migratory species. And that mortality rate is worryingly high.”
Terry Husted lives in DeWitt County, a major pathway for migrating birds in central Illinois. After a company submitted plans to construct a wind farm in his area, Husted said
Following this enactment, all but ten types of dogs are deemed "dangerous animals", a move that is causing a growl of dissent in the pet-loving community.
Egypt Introduces 'Dangerous Animals' Law, Banning Certain Breeds egyptianstreets.com - get the latest breaking news, showbiz & celebrity photos, sport news & rumours, viral videos and top stories from egyptianstreets.com Daily Mail and Mail on Sunday newspapers.
LONDON: The Egyptian government has enacted a law banning several dog breeds in the country, in a move that has caught dog owners off guard and sparked controversy. The decision follows a law announced in late May that regulates the ownership of dangerous animals including several dog breeds categorized as hazardous alongside wild animals, venomous insects and reptiles. Only
After a deadly pit bull attack, authorities introduced a new law that allows only 10 breeds to be kept as pets, with German Shepherds and pit bulls among those now banned.