Report: Marine renewables could help wildlife

Jessica Shankleman
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New briefing paper shows marine renewables would have little negative impact on wildlife and could lead to net benefits

Marine renewable energy projects can be rolled out without major negative impacts on wildlife, according to a major new study that argues the technologies can play a major role in tackling climate change....

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