Can birds and wind farms peacefully co-exist in a low-carbon future?

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RSPB's Vision 2050 assesses whether UK can meet its climate targets while avoiding damage to wildlife and plant populations

The Royal Society for the Protection of Birds (RSPB) has historically had a complex relationship with renewable energy. Just a few weeks ago it emerged that a £2bn offshore wind farm in the outer Firth...

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