Painted wind turbines can dramatically reduce bird deaths, study finds

Mongabay
Oct 9, 2026, 3:42 pm73 ptsTrending
Wind energy is a valuable tool for addressing the climate crisis, but wind turbines can be deadly for birds. A recent study found that a low-tech, relatively inexpensive fix can dramatically reduce bird collisions with turbines: A can of paint. When wind turbines rotate their massive white blades can become a…

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