environment
April 11, 2026
Wind power is not the harmless energy source liberals said it was
Illegal logging, huge decommissioning costs and even ecological damage plague the supposedly ‘green’ generators
TL;DR
- Illegal logging of approximately one million balsa hardwood trees per year in the Amazon rainforest to produce wind turbine blades.
- Significant death toll among birds and bats due to collision with rapidly rotating turbine blades.
- High decommissioning costs for wind turbines, estimated between $67,000 and $150,000 per turbine, due to difficulties in recycling composite blades.
- Concerns that developers may not adequately fund decommissioning, potentially leaving property owners and taxpayers responsible.
- Negative impact on scenic landscapes and potential harm to tourism in areas known for natural beauty.
- Criticism of wind turbines as inefficient, unreliable, and requiring substantial financial subsidies.
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