Tuesday, June 12, 2007

Sierra Club Lobbies Against Legislation That Would Protect Endangered Birds and Bats

Do you know where your money and representation goes when you support a wildlife, environmental or nature organization? If you think it is going to save and protect wildlife you might want to take a second look.

While the Sierra Club asks its members for support to save The Endangered Species Act it is lobbying on the side of the American Wind Energy Association to defeat legislation that would protect endangered birds and bats. Even though thousands of birds, bats, eagles and other endangered species die every year from deadly collisions with wind turbines.

According to the Sierra Club's website:

"The Endangered Species Act is one of America's most effective tools for safeguarding our fish and wildlife heritage."

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