Post by Brian Roebuck on Oct 16, 2010 7:44:44 GMT -5
Bats and birds are being killed by the blades of the turbines because they are attracted to the insects that are drawn to the white or light grey colour.
Scientists say that if the structures were painted a different colour it might reduce the amount of wildlife killed.
www.telegraph.co.uk/earth/earthnews/8066012/Wind-turbines-should-be-painted-purple-to-deter-bats-scientists-claim.html
Scientists say that if the structures were painted a different colour it might reduce the amount of wildlife killed.
www.telegraph.co.uk/earth/earthnews/8066012/Wind-turbines-should-be-painted-purple-to-deter-bats-scientists-claim.html