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<DIV>I hate to disagree with folks I respect, I really do. But to me, the opposition to most wind power projects is misguided. Climate change poses a risk to birds, other wildlife, (and humans) that is 1000s of times greater than the limited mortality that results from wind turbines. There are exceptions, of course - siting of wind turbines is critical. Having said that, there are few examples where wind projects have caused serious levels of avian mortality. Bats may be more at risk; there needs to be more study of the effects of wind turbines on bats. To read more, please see WBCI's Issues Committee's "Issues Paper" on wind power at <A href="http://www.wisconsinbirds.org/IssuesPapers.htm">http://www.wisconsinbirds.org/IssuesPapers.htm</A></DIV>
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<DIV>William P. Mueller</DIV>
<DIV>Issues Committee Chair, Wisconsin Bird Conservation Initiative (WBCI)</DIV>
<DIV>Conservation Chair, Wisconsin Society for Ornithology (WSO)</DIV>
<DIV>1242 S. 45 St.</DIV>
<DIV>Milwaukee, WI 53214</DIV>
<DIV>(414) 643-7279</DIV>
<DIV>E-mail: <A href="mailto:iltlawas@earthlink.net">iltlawas@earthlink.net</A></DIV>
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