Costs caused by government policies such as subsidies for new wind farms and energy efficiency schemes will be the main driver, adding # 144, it claims. (climate-resistance.org)
Investment in new wind farms in Europe last year fell 19 % on the year to Eur22.3 billion ($ 27.5 billion), according to an annual report by wind lobby group WindEurope. (news.peak-oil.org)
They also point out that the loss of birds from new wind farms would be small compared to the current loss of forests, birds, fish and other wildlife from acid discharge caused by coal combustion. (heatisonline.org)