
Sweden's green power struggle
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The Impact of Wind Farms on Sami Reindeer
Swedish Environmental Protection Agency and Swedish University of Agricultural Sciences have concluded that reindeer can change their habits in areas with wind farms. Other academic studies in Sweden and Norway found reindeer didn't avoid wind park areas. The company that installed the turbines here, Svevent, insists that assessing any potential impact on reindeer is always an important part of the permit process.
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