New Hampshire
In New Hampshire, time hasn’t healed rift over wind turbines in wildlife area
A handful of residents filed noise complaints against the project over the summer, though testing showed sounds levels were below state limits.
offshore wind
Scientists say Vineyard Wind project poses little risk to endangered whales
Any potential disruptions would be small compared to other hazards, including the threat of climate change, experts said.
offshore wind
Compromise calls for high-tech bird, bat monitoring at Lake Erie wind project
The agreement includes installing state-of-the-art collision detection equipment, including cameras, to document wildlife impacts.
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Consultant says Lake Erie offshore wind farm poses low risk for wildlife
A proposed offshore wind farm in Lake Erie will have a minimal impact on wildlife, according to an environmental consultant who says it’s “the lowest-risk project I’ve ever worked on.”
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Bat listing’s impact on wind industry yet to be determined
Wind-farm operations in some instances will be more complicated and costly as a result of the federal government’s announcement last week that it will list the Northern long-eared bat as a threatened species.