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Wind farms are a clean and efficient source of renewable energy. However, they cause negative impacts on raptors. Here, we present a review of the existing scientific literature on the effects of wind farms on raptors' ecology with a particular interest in the potential solutions. After collecting 216 studies, we found a consensus in the literature...
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... Furthermore, building wind turbines changes the morphology of the ground and causes soil erosion, particularly in areas with unstable soil [43]. Changes in the behavior of nearby wildlife populations have also been linked to wind farm noise pollution and electromagnetic disruptions [57]. Concerns over offshore wind farms' effects on marine ecosystems have been raised throughout Europe, especially in Germany and Spain. ...
Energy resources are critical drivers of economic development and societal progress, but their extraction, conversion, and use have profoundly impacted ecological systems and the environment. Therefore, it is essential to explore the relationships between energy resources and the environment throughout history. This paper examines the causal relationships between energy resource utilization and environmental changes, addressing both renewable and non-renewable energy sources. We analyze the environmental consequences of energy extraction and consumption, including pollution, habitat destruction, and climate change, and evaluate sustainable approaches to mitigate these effects. Fossil fuels have been the primary source of energy and are major contributors to greenhouse gas emissions, air and water pollution, and habitat destruction, all of which exacerbate global climate change. On the other hand, renewable energy sources such as wind, solar, and hydroelectric power are considered more sustainable. However, they also have environmental impacts, such as habitat disruption and high resource consumption. Researchers argue that trade-offs must be managed between increasing energy use, facilitated by technological advancements, and achieving sustainability. Energy generation and ecological goals should not be viewed as opposing or irreconcilable. With the implementation of appropriate policies, measures, and guidelines, energy production can be aligned with efforts to mitigate climate change and promote sustainability.</p
... Installing wind turbines near bird migration routes may contribute to avian and bat fatalities and generate visual and noise pollution [19][20][21]. Much of the research on wind farms has focused on the impacts on birds and bats [22][23][24][25]. However, the ecological consequences of wind farms extend beyond birds and bats. ...
As the global shift from fossil fuels to the Paris Agreement has accelerated, wind energy has become a key alternative to hydroelectric power. However, existing research often needs to improve in integrating diverse environmental, economic, and climate-related variables when modeling wind energy potential, particularly under future climate change scenarios. Addressing these gaps, this study employs the maximum entropy (MaxEnt) method, a robust and innovative tool for spatial modeling, to identify optimal wind farm sites in Türkiye. This research advances site selection methodologies and enhances predictive accuracy by leveraging a comprehensive dataset and incorporating climate change scenarios. The results indicate that 89% of the current licensed projects will maintain compliance in the future, while 8% will see a decrease in compliance. Furthermore, the wind energy potential in Türkiye is expected to increase because of climate change. These results confirm the suitability of existing project locations and identify new high-potential areas for sustainable wind energy development. This study provides policymakers, investors, and developers actionable insights to optimize wind energy integration into the national energy portfolio, supporting global climate goals by accelerating the adoption of renewable energy sources.
Assessment, mitigation and monitoring of
onshore wind turbine collision impacts on wildlife: A systematic review of the international peer-reviewed literature, and its relevance
to the Victorian context. Available at https://www.ari.vic.gov.au/__data/assets/pdf_file/0023/746060/ARI-Technical-Report-389-Systematic-review-of-onshore-wind-farm-collisions.pdf
Birds and other wildlife are negatively affected by many anthropogenic activities, including human recreational activities, which are often not considered in area planning. Here, I present factors affecting the flight initiation distance (FID)—the distance to an approaching human at which birds flee—for 1075 different flocks of waterbirds. The FID varied greatly between groups of birds and species. For some bird groups and species, the FID was longer in rural areas than in urban areas and increased with flock size and with disturbance from canoeing. In addition to the differences in FID between species and groups of species, there are two important conclusions from this study: (1) a graphical relationship between the proportion of birds that flee at different distances from an approaching person gives more information than mean or median FID values and should be used by nature managers, and (2) the FID should be investigated in each area before mitigating actions or new constructions are decided, considering all the factors affecting it. A global database with a mixture of FID values from a huge number of areas is valuable for some purposes but can be misleading for individuals in a specific area.
