Thursday, June 5, 2008

Wind Power is Best for Birds

Pandion Systems of Florida released a study making an apples to apples comparison of the impact of different sources of electricity on birds. The study was conducted for the State of NY. The ranking from best to worst:
  1. Wind Turbines: minor risk of collision
  2. Nuclear
  3. Natural Gas: emissions
  4. Oil: air emissions & transportation risks
  5. Coal: air emissions & mining
Houston Chronicle: Research finds wind power poses least risk to wildlife
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