Gone with the wind
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Wind power developer US Windpower plans a 33,000 acre wind farm in Montana to harness winds that gust up to 120 miles per hour. Air turbines in California have killed as many as 300 birds of prey, and the US Fish and Wildlife Service has promised to watch further wind projects closely.
Publication Name: Backpacker
Subject: Sports and fitness
ISSN: 0277-867X
Year: 1992
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Secrets of the sea: floating just off the crowded Southern California coast are five pieces of paradise
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Visitors to San Miguel, Santa Cruz, Santa Rosa, Santa Barbara and Anacapa can enjoy scenic hiking and abundant wildlife, such as pelicans and foxes. The islands are 70 miles from Los Angeles. Tips on getting to the islands, camping information and rules are given.
Publication Name: Backpacker
Subject: Sports and fitness
ISSN: 0277-867X
Year: 1993
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Return of the wolf: why you may hear the call of the wild, but never see it
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Fearful humans came close to making the wolf extinct, but protective laws have increased the population. Wolves are afraid of people and do not attack them, but people should not bring pets into wolf habitat. Tips on wolf-watching are given.
Publication Name: Backpacker
Subject: Sports and fitness
ISSN: 0277-867X
Year: 1993
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