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Low-Carbon Energy Location: D-104 Session Chair: Jacob Ladenburg, Technical University of Denmark | |
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Unintended Ecological Consequences of Onshore Wind Power: Evidence from Rodent Population Growth 1: Harbin Institute of Technology, China, People's Republic of; 2: Nanjing University; 3: University of Maryland Wind power plays a critical role in global decarbonization, yet its large-scale deployment may generate unintended ecological externalities. This paper examines the impact of onshore wind power development on rodent population dynamics, whose proliferation can pose risks to public health, and environmental stability. Using county-level wind farm installation data and rodent surveillance records from 2012 to 2023, we identify causal effects within a staggered difference-in-differences framework. The results show that both the presence and expansion of wind farms significantly increase local rodent population growth. Mechanism analyses indicate that these effects operate through predator release and habitat modification channels. The impacts are more pronounced in low-altitude areas and in regions with lower public sanitation investment, suggesting that local environmental management can mitigate rodent proliferation. Our findings highlight that, alongside its climate benefits, wind power can reshape terrestrial ecological dynamics, underscoring the need to incorporate ecological and pest-control considerations into renewable energy planning. | |