People are debating whether or not windmills should be more actively used to generate electricity in the US. There is a debate that further studies should be done to find out who dangerous the blades of a windmill are for birds and bats.
I like animals. I had a bird once. I see bats all the time, they don't bother me. But I'm for windmills. So my thoughts are birds are dying for many reasons, many, many reasons including neglected habitats and pollution. Bats..yes, I know they fly at night but they have sonar abilities to sense sound and I am certain they would be able to feel the movement of the air near the windmill and know not to fly into it.
To have electricity generated by wind, carbon-free has so many benefits it seems silly to me to put a halt on their increase just because someone is concerned about the bird and bat population. No, I'm not dense, I know bats and birds eat bugs and if they die then we have more bugs which could effect produce, etc. There is going to be a domino effect or catch 22 to every thing. That is how life works. Cause and effect.
We'll see what happens. I'm sure people will study it to death and waste time brewing about the "what ifs." Until it gets settled we will just keep emitting more and more carbon dioxide into the air.Labels: electricity, environment |
What ifs about a windmill. Seriously. Just build them!
You're right. Seems silly to wait on something so obviously good for our environment. It doesn't get much cleaner than using wind!