Wind Turbines, an All-Round Disaster, By James Reed

 The article "The Devastating Ecological Carnage Wrought by Wind Turbines," published on February 11, 2025:

https://dailysceptic.org/2025/02/11/the-devastating-ecological-carnage-wrought-by-wind-turbines

critically examines the environmental impact of wind turbines, particularly their effects on insect populations and broader ecological systems. One of the major concerns highlighted is the significant mortality rate among insects due to wind turbines. A 2016 German study found that each turbine leads to the loss of approximately 40 million insects during the growing season. Extrapolating this, the Heartland Institute estimated that wind turbines globally cause the loss of around 13.64 quadrillion insects annually. This staggering figure raises alarms about the potential consequences for species extinction, especially since insects play a vital role in pollination, decomposition, and as a food source for other wildlife. It is an issue that the Greens and environmentalists are unconcerned about, since wind turbines are now their sacred cow.

Beyond the effects on insects, wind turbines also have a negative impact on various wildlife species. Research from the University of Wyoming indicates that moths, butterflies, beetles, flies, and other true bugs are particularly vulnerable to the blades of wind turbines. The turbines also generate vortices that can draw in wildlife, leading to fatalities among larger species such as bats and birds of prey, including eagles. This is particularly troubling because it contributes to the displacement of nesting birds and birds that rely on certain habitats for wintering. The growing body of evidence about these environmental costs raises questions about the true ecological impact of large-scale wind energy projects. For example, here is a video of an eagle getting minced by the wind turbine blades: trigger warning for the faint hearted, graphic: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KBdXykVQaeo;

Morrison critiques the environmental movement's stance on wind energy, noting that groups that express concern for wildlife conservation often fail to address the harm caused by wind turbines. He points to the example of the UK Natural History Museum, which promotes wind turbine kits for children but does not acknowledge the ecological consequences. This oversight illustrates a disconnect between the ideals of environmental advocacy and the realities of renewable energy infrastructure.

Morrison's article calls for a more balanced approach to renewable energy development, urging a careful evaluation of both the benefits and the environmental costs of technologies like wind turbines. The author advocates for more comprehensive research and thoughtful planning to minimize the adverse effects of wind turbines on ecosystems and wildlife. This would ensure that the pursuit of sustainable energy does not come at the expense of the natural world.