Global demand for energy is projected to increase by 40% in the next 20 years, and largely
will be met with alternative and unconventional sources. Development of these resources …

Wind energy development contributes substantially to achieve climate protection goals.
Unintended side effects, especially on wildlife, have long been discussed and substantial …

Wind turbines are causing unprecedented numbers of bat fatalities. Many fatalities involve
tree-roosting bats, but reasons for this higher susceptibility remain unknown. To better …

At a time of growing concern over the rising costs and long-term environmental impacts from
the use of fossil fuels, wind energy has become an increasingly important sector of the …

Wind energy continues to be one of the fastest growing renewable energy sources under
development, and while representing a clean energy source, it is not environmentally …

The last 'hibernation book'was published in 1982, nearly 40 years ago, so clearly an update
was needed. The options were a book written by a single author or an edited book written by …

The development and expansion of wind energy is considered a key global threat to bat
populations. Bat carcasses are being found underneath wind turbines across North and …

As an increasingly dominant feature in the landscape, transportation corridors are becoming
a major concern for bats. Although wildlife–vehicle collisions are considered to be a major …

The northeastern and mid-Atlantic coasts of the United States are important summer
maternity habitat and seasonal migratory corridors for many species of bats. Additionally, the …

Although labeled as environmentally friendly, wind power can have negative impacts on the
environment, such as habitat destruction or wildlife fatalities. Considering the distribution …