New Rule Will Authorize 30-Year Permits for Killing America's National Bird
New York, NY - In a stunningly bad move for eagles, the U.S. Department of the Interior has finalized a new rule
that would make it possible to grant wind energy companies 30-year
permits to kill Bald and Golden eagles. Audubon's CEO released the
following statement:
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| Photo by; Jim Grey |
“Instead of balancing the need for conservation and renewable energy,
Interior wrote the wind industry a blank check,” said Audubon President
and CEO David Yarnold. “It’s outrageous that the government is
sanctioning the killing of America’s symbol, the Bald Eagle. Audubon
will continue to look for reasonable, thoughtful partners to wean
America off fossil fuels because that should be everyone’s highest
priority. We have no choice but to challenge this decision, and all
options are on the table.”
Now in its second century, Audubon connects people with birds,
nature and the environment that supports us all. Our national network of
community-based nature centers, chapters, scientific, education, and
advocacy programs engages millions of people from all walks of life in
conservation action to protect and restore the natural world. Visit
Audubon online at www.audubon.org.
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