Scientists track down origin of bats killed by wind turbines using chemical fingerprints
Thursday, March 17, 2016 - 09:00
in Physics & Chemistry
Wind energy is a growing alternative to reduce greenhouse gas emissions from the combustion of fossil fuels. However, one impact of large-scale wind energy development has been widespread mortality of bats. A new study from the University of Maryland Center for Environmental Science tracks down the origin of bats killed by wind turbines in the Appalachian region in hopes of better understanding the risks to affected populations.