Energy Sprawl: Comparing biodiversity impacts of oil, gas and wind production

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By Brittany StewartMay 8, 2015, 11:13 am40 pts
Energy has become a contentious and politicized topic, spurring activism, whether it be the fossil fuel divestment campaign, Keystone pipeline protests, or concern over wind turbine harm to birds. But whatever energy future we choose, two things are clear: an expanding human population will need more energy,…

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