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Environmentalists, for many years now, have expressed concern at the damage wind turbines inflict on birds and other creatures of nature through their large blades and humming vibration, but they have been contradicted by others and the turbines continue to be erected on land and sea in many countries, including the UK and the US. I was disturbed, though unsurprised, to hear this morning that American scientists have proof that 67 bald and golden eagles have been killed by wind farms in the past 5 years, and the number is likely to be much higher. Each death is a violation of federal law, but the American administration is failing to fine or prosecute the wind energy companies responsible. I am sure similar, sad, bird deaths occur in the UK also.
I know that planetary life evolves constantly and that technological change is inevitable and can be beneficial: it can be destructive too, and if it gets out of hand technology can destroy us as it did, for example, in Atlantis. Are we creating monsters in the name of progress? Wind farms seem a cheap and easy way to obtain natural energy, but they destroy landscapes, and damage wildlife and also the humans who live nearby – and for little real reward. Meanwhile, who is fighting for the rights of American eagles to fly high safely and in freedom from man-made dangers? In destroying our birds, we destroy ourselves – but it is not too late to learn to do better.
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I am a spiritual teacher, channel and writer with a special interest in esoteric philosophy and the world in transition, who loves nature and wildlife. My aim is to help your human and soul journey through spiritual wisdom, spiritual connection and the raising of consciousness.
Wind farms have become quite common to see on a train ride between Galesburg and Chicago, IL. While there are more bald eagles along the Mississippi River than there were a decade ago, I'm not really aware of wind farms being a hawk/eagle problem along this particular rail corridor.
It's an interesting point to ponder, however, as the local Member of Congress, Cheri Bustos, really has to watch her political back and show she's on the case on the jobs issue and promoting herself as an advocate of the middle class in the face of a highly probable re-match with the corrupt Congressman she had removed. It will be interesting to see how the wildlife fare in this polarised political muck.