Concerns of Bats and Birds Slaughtered by Wind Farms Addressed in Australian Inquiry
An expert warned that complete reliance on renewables could be dangerous and pose a threat to Australian species.
The Inquiry Into Nuclear Power Generation in Australia discussed the impact of wind farms on bats and birds.
Adrian Paterson, a South African scientist and engineer who has experience working on nuclear reactors, expressed his concerns about the drawbacks of renewables, including inconsistent energy generation, land clearing, and short infrastructure lifespan.
Paterson criticized the excessive push for renewables as distressing, highlighting the ecological consequences it could have.
Paterson’s remarks followed a report by The Epoch Times, which detailed the dangers wind farms pose to koalas in North Queensland’s remnant rainforests.
He mentioned how wind turbines altered bird migration patterns in Europe and posed a threat to bats and insects in Australia.
Paterson stressed the importance of bats in Australia’s ecology and pointed out the risks they face from wind turbines.
He expressed his distress over the destruction caused by wind turbines in Queensland and emphasized the vital role bats play in the ecosystem.
An Increasing Threat
Recent research by the Ecological Society of Australia indicated that wind turbines present a growing threat to bat populations, requiring urgent intervention to prevent significant declines.
The report highlighted the need for further research into the impact of wind turbines on bats and suggested measures to mitigate fatalities.
The ESA emphasized the importance of incorporating the impacts of wind farms on bat populations into development planning to prevent irreversible declines.
