October 15, 2026
A simple change could make wind power safer for wildlife. At South Africa’s Hopefield wind farm, painting two red stripes on one blade of four turbines was linked to an estimated median 83% reduction in bird deaths over 32 months, offering a way to protect birds while generating clean energy
A simple change could make wind power safer for wildlife. At South Africa’s Hopefield wind farm, painting two red stripes on one blade of four turbines was linked to an estimated median 83% reduction in bird deaths over 32 months, offering a way to protect birds while generating clean energy