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How a false claim about wind turbines killing whales is spinning out of control in coastal Australia (uk.news.yahoo.com)
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How a false claim about wind turbines killing whales is spinning out of control in coastal Australia::Windfarm critics claim projects will harm marine life. Scientists say that’s not backed by credible evidence

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[–] NarrativeBear 42 points 1 year ago* (last edited 1 year ago) (1 children)

Giant propellers in the sky kill whales got it, but propellers underwater are fine right? Behind a large cargo ship right?

Makes sense as to why airplanes no longer use propellers as well.

[–] topinambour_rex 14 points 1 year ago

And those underwater propellers makes a lot of noises, reducing the ability of whales to hear mating call.