• Wind farms require large tracts of land, but this land can also be used for grazing, farming, or recreation

• Erosion of desert soils

• Disruption of ridgelines - Do you think this is beautiful? 

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• Noise pollution from turbines

• Fire hazard from possible electrical shorts

• Disturbance of wildlife habitat

• Avian mortality

Reports of up to 40 golden eagle deaths per year due to collisions with wind turbines at Altamont Pass prompted The Santa Cruz Predatory Bird Research Group to begin a tracking project. The study has found collisions with wind turbines to be the leading cause of golden eagle death in the area.
 
 
 

• The cost of the electricity generated by wind power is more expensive than the electricity generated by fossil fuel power plants


The benefits of wind power
Conclusion