The lease also covers large areas of land around each community. (humanrights.gov.au)
Many of these projects have caused unpleasant environmental effects such as air or radiation pollution and the flooding of large areas of land. (sciencedaily.com)
The clearing and use of large areas of land for solar power facilities can adversely affect native vegetation and wildlife in many ways, including loss of habitat; interference with rainfall and drainage; or direct contact causing injury or death. (solareis.anl.gov)