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Impacts of wind turbines on the endangered Southern Brolga
Author: Penna, Ian
Managing the biodiversity impacts of renewable energy – Victoria Department of Energy, Environment and Climate Action: Submission 24 Inquiry into Community Consultation Practices – Legislative Council Environment and Planning Committee, Parliament of Victoria: Submission 115 Select Committee on Information Integrity on Climate Change and Energy – Senate of Victoria: Submission 30 Summary: The Victorian government and its environment department, DEECA, are preparing to act against the interests of the Brolga by narrowing wetland buffers and reducing other protection standards. The . . .
More »Flight height patterns of a critically endangered insectivorous bat, impacted by wind turbine collision
Author: Bush, Amanda; Lumsden, Lindy; and Prowse, Thomas
Background: Harnessing wind energy, using wind turbines, is a prominent form of renewable energy production. There are, however, biodiversity impacts, including collisions by birds and bats with rotating blades. High levels of mortalities can cause localised and species-level population declines, which is especially significant for threatened species. The height at which species fly is a key collision risk factor. In this study we investigated the flight height patterns of a critically endangered bat to inform mitigations to reduce impacts. Methods: . . .
More »Lotus Creek wind development, Central Queensland
Author: Rainforest Reserves Australia
Status: Approved in revised form in November 2022 by Federal Environment Minister Tanya Plibersek after being rejected in 2020 by then Federal Environment Minister Sussan Ley. Proponent: Vestas (onsold from Ark Energy) Project Description: 55 wind turbines and infrastructure, located at Lotus Creek, inland near St Lawrence, Central Qld. Project Area: 3044.9 hectares Some of the threatened wildlife impacted: A critical Koala population live here. Koalas were found to be present in all suitable habitat within the Site Boundary, with . . .
More »Noise implications for wind farms in Victoria
Author: Dellios, Josh; and Deane, Sophie
Key takeouts The loss of amenity for a surrounding landowner due to wind turbine noise can form the basis of a successful claim in private nuisance. This is the first time a successful claim has been made on these grounds against a wind energy facility operator in Australia. Correctly understanding and applying applicable noise standards is a critical component of managing overall legal risk. For the first time, judicial guidance has been provided on how to interpret and apply various . . .
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