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    Which Way, L.A.?

    Federal Officials Investigating Eagle Deaths at Wind Farm

    Wind power is an alternative to what's generated by fossil fuels, but it's not entirely kind to the environment. LA's Department of Water and Power may be running afoul of the Endangered Species Act. As many as six golden eagles have been struck dead by wind turbines at the Pine Tree Wind Project in the Tehachapi Mountains.

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    By Warren Olney • May 12, 2014 • 1 min read

    Wind power is an alternative to what's generated by fossil fuels, but it's not entirely kind to the environment. LA's Department of Water and Power may be running afoul of the Endangered Species Act. As many as six golden eagles have been struck dead by wind turbines at the Pine Tree Wind Project in the Tehachapi Mountains. Dan Taylor is Director of Public Policy at Audubon California.

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      Warren Olney

      former KCRW broadcaster

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      Christian Bordal

      Managing Producer, Greater LA

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      Karen Radziner

      Managing Producer, To the Point & Which Way LA?

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      Julia Flucht

      Producer, 'To the Point'

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      Dan Taylor

      Audubon California

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    The full episode

    2 of 3
    Reducing Emissions at the Ports
    1. 0:00Los Angeles Air Is a Little Bit Cleaner
    2. 19:25Federal Officials Investigating Eagle Deaths at Wind FarmYou’re reading this
    3. 26:23The Debt Ceiling and the 2012 Presidential Playing Field
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