Offshore Turbines Pose Greater Risk to Gannets Than Initially Thought

Published by Alex Crossman

Offshore wind farm developments proposed for waters surrounding the United Kingdom could pose a higher risk to protected gannet populations than scientists previously thought, according to the findings of a study recently conducted by a team of researchers from Exeter,... Read more

Using Technology to Reduce Roadkill

Published by Alex Crossman

Vehicles take their toll on wildlife. Collisions result in high mortality of wild animals in both urban and rural roads. Now scientists have developed a method of detecting the presence of large animals using Roadside Animal Detection Systems (RADS) that... Read more

Blanket Bog Ecosystems Threatened by Climate Change

Published by Alex Crossman

A new study has revealed that UK’s blanket bog ecosystems, together with several rare avian species that depend on them for survival, are threatened by climate change impacts. Blanket bogs or upland peats, not only supply drinking water to most... Read more

Bat and Bird Friendly Wind Turbines

Published by Alex Crossman

Conventional wind turbines that consist of three spinning blades are considered to be a green source of energy that is beneficial to climate change. However, they are not entirely eco-friendly as their spinning blades can kill birds and bats. Measures... Read more