Although natural resource consumption tends to e lower in developing nations there is often worse environmental degradation because there are weak environmental regulations in place to protect the environment. Additionally major industries fail to institutionalize environment saving policies. Also there is often ineffective waste management systems as well that create problems for the environment as well.
As with all energy supply options, wind energy can have adverse environmental impacts, including the potential to reduce, fragment, or degrade habitat for wildlife, fish, and plants. Furthermore, spinning turbine blades can pose a threat to flying wildlife like birds and bats.
