Copper Thieves Target Windmills Near Palm Springs

Copper Thieves Target Windmills Near Palm Springs
A wind farm outside of Palm Springs, Calif., on May 26, 2018. John Fredricks/The Epoch Times
Jill McLaughlin
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Thieves looking to cash in on high copper prices are causing millions of dollars in damage to the iconic windmills along Highway 10 near Palm Springs.

Fred Noble, founder of WinTec Energy, told The Epoch Times copper thieves will destroy a $30,000 windmill to get $500 worth of copper.

Jill McLaughlin
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Jill McLaughlin is an award-winning journalist covering politics, environment, and statewide issues. She has been a reporter and editor for newspapers in Oregon, Nevada, and New Mexico. Jill was born in Yosemite National Park and enjoys the majestic outdoors, traveling, golfing, and hiking.
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