Industrial Wind Turbines Threaten Revival Of California's Condors

Revival Of Iconic California Condor Threatens State's Wind Farm Boom - Forbes:

"...state regulators have scuttled a huge Pacific Gas & Electric wind project in part because of the financial risks of a potential condor-caused cut to electricity production. Last June the Tehachapi’s biggest developer, Terra-Gen Power, abruptly pulled a planned 411-megawatt farm after Oviatt says she told executives that condor concerns and opposition from local residents would likely doom the project. Then in October the Sierra Club and two other environmental groups sued Kern County over its approval of a 300-megawattNextEra Energy Resources wind farm that state and federal officials warn poses a high risk to condors."

In California, The Sierra Club has some connection to its roots.

Much more in the article at Forbes