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What Happens to Wind Turbine Blades at the End of Their Life Cycle?

Union of Concerned Scientists

The high demand for balsa wood in blades for lightweight structural support has linked the wind industry’s demand to increased Amazon rainforest logging and balsa plantation farming. Some strategies include: Ensure an ethical, sustainable supply of balsa wood. By 2020, demand for balsa wood outstripped supply.

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The Fad of Ecotourism in India: Discovering Paradise to Creating Purgatory?

Vermont Law

In the Himalayas, a study conducted for ecotourism revealed that locals suffered from increased waste generation and water pollution. Only if we help, shall all be saved. ” - Jane Goodall , conservationist Ecotourism holds immense potential as a tool for conservation, community empowerment, and sustainable development.

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