Impact on natural environment
Information, based on accredited research from around the world, on the short and long-term impact of wind turbines on local environment; on fauna and particularly on flying species including birds, bats and insects; on domestic animals including cattle, goats and sheep; and on local micro-climates.
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Report migration of birds of prey over Kythira
Along with the two major migratory corridors of large raptors over the Mediterranean Sea during the two migration periods, i.e....
The Gerakari Forest
The forest of Gerakari in the North-West of Kythira is an area of exeptional natural beauty. But now it is...
New environmental law does not serve its purpose
Last Tuesday, the government passed a new law on environmental protection, which unfortunately, despite some positive provisions, is totally unable...
Wind Bag of Aeolus
Sometimes you have to open the windbag of Aeolus and unleash everything hidden inside. You cannot conceive the beauty or...
Wind turbine light polution
Being tall structures which offer a very real threat to aircraft in flight, there are strict regulations in every country...
Wind turbines hazardous to bats
It is probably not the first thing that comes to mind when thinking about wind farms. But wind turbines require...
Info guide on wind parks in important bird areas
Information guide of the Hellenic Ornithological Society about the construction of wind parks in important bird areas, like Kythira (in...
Wind turbine causes large bushfire
It is estimated that worldwide more than 117 separate fires are breaking out in turbines annually. These fires are a...
Fires cause of wind farm failure
Fire is the second leading cause of accidents in wind turbines, after blade failure, according to research out today. Wind...
Wind parks in Natura 2000 areas
The Ministry of the Environment should not license new wind farms in Natura areas in order to adequately protect natural...
Complaint on Wind Parks in Natura areas
A complaint was lodged with the European Commission on the systematic and blatant violation of EU law by the Hellenic...
Is Kythira the perfect Greek island?
The famous English newspaper The Guardian is considered to have the most important travel website in the world. Travel journalist...
Worn-out turbines could cost billions
According to power companies the life time of a wind turbine is about 20 years. But in reallity after about...
The transportation problem
The most cursory glance at a map of Kythera and the slightest familiarity with the nature of the terrain makes...
Experts attack planned wind farms in Natura sites
Experts are urging Greek authorities to suspend the development of new wind parks on Natura-protected sites, arguing that planned facilities...
Medina Report on environment Kythira
The Mediterranean Institute for Nature and Anthropos (MedINA) is a Greek non-profit organization. Its mission is to contribute to a...
German wind turbines kill 1,2 million kilo of insects per year
Recent research by the German Centre for Air- and Spacetravel calculates that about 1.2 million kilo of insects are killed...
Spanish wind farms kill millions of birds and bats
The Spanish Society of Ornithology (SEO/Birdlife) made public its estimate that, yearly, Spain’s 18,000 wind turbines may be killing 6...
Map of Important Birds Areas Greece
The geographical location of Kythira makes it a very important stopover for migratory birds. Every autumn thousands of migrants move...
Planet of the humans – documentary
Directed by Jeff Gibbs and produced by Michael Moore, this 100-minute feature film argues that humanity is heading for disaster...