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Greater Sage-grouse v. Wind Turbines in Oregon

10,000 Birds

NEPA is a federal law that requires agencies to follow certain procedures before commencing a project. The conservation groups raised a number of arguments, but the court ruled against them and in favor of BLM in every instance. As a result, the entire project was subjected to the National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA).

Oregon 101
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Germany’s Great Bustards and how to see them

10,000 Birds

Sadly, this population too went into a steep decline until only 57 animals were left in Germany in 1997, raising fears about their imminent extinction in the country. Walk to a small abandoned farm and keep on along the track, crossing a small canal via a small bridge (don’t worry about the gate) just after the farm.

Germany 101