Strange Australian conspiracy theories: No, wind turbines don't kill whales or koalas

Windmills / Turbines at wind farm near Tarifa (AAP/Mary Evans/Ardea/M. Watson)

Windräder können dazu beitragen, die Energiewende umzusetzen. Dennoch sind sie auch in der Kritik. Source: AAP

In Europe, wind power regularly has to defend itself against rumours and conspiracy theories. Here in Australia, opponents of renewable energy have now come up with new claims: Wind turbines are supposedly killing whales and koalas. Despite their absurdity, the theories are rapidly gaining supporters. Also thanks to Donald Trump.



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