Bats vs. Wind Power Term Paper by Top Papers

The paper relates that a recent interest in alternative energy sources has led to an increase in wind power in the United States and in the European Union. The paper discusses how results from environmentalists and energy suppliers have been positive for the most part, however, some scientists have noted that the large wind turbines are killing--and possibly even attracting--bats and other wildlife. The paper posits that while this may seem like a minor issue in terms of the greater energy crisis, bats are a "keystone" species responsible for plant dispersion and pest control and serious environmental problems will occur if bats' numbers are seriously dropped.