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Opinion:

¶ To Minimize Wind Power’s Impact on Birds & Bats, The Dept. of Energy Can Use AWWI As A Model • The Audubon Society says climate change threatens over half of American bird species. The American Wind Wildlife Institute has studied ways to protect wildlife and can be a model. [Natural Resources Defense Council]

Golden Eagle. (photo credit: Dave Taylor via Flickr)

Science and Technology:

¶ According to the Geothermal Energy Association, the industry reached about 3,442 MW at the end of 2013. Almost 700 geothermal projects are under development in 76 countries. Here is a closer look at some of the pros and cons when it comes to producing geothermal energy for home, business, or city. [PlanetSave.com]

World:

¶ The Indonesian island of Sumba is blessed with an abundance of natural resources, wind, solar and flowing water. In 2009 the Dutch NGO Hivos realized…