ASSOCIATED PRESS • September 30, 2022
The Biden administration on Thursday proposed a new permitting program for wind energy turbines, power lines and other projects that kill eagles, amid growing concern among scientists that the rapid expansion of renewable energy in the U.S. West could harm golden eagle populations now teetering on decline. The Fish and Wildlife Service program announced Thursday is meant to encourage companies to work with officials to minimize harm to golden and bald eagles. It’s also aimed at avoiding any slowdown in the growth of wind power. Federal officials won’t divulge how many eagles are reported killed by wind farms.