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With California’s ambitious renewable energy goal, the state needs wind power. But California’s largest wind farm cluster at Altamont Pass unintentionally kills golden eagles, burrowing owls and other threatened birds. Now, wind companies, scientists and environmentalists are working to bird-proof these massive wind farms.

You may view the “Fatal Attraction: Birds and Wind Turbines” TV Story online, as well as find additional links and resources. Also, you can see additional photos for this story.

Amy Standen is a Reporter for QUEST and Radio News at KQED-FM.

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